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709 PPD

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,359 mi
Last recorded5,359 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration709 PPD
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 5,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 5,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked(recommend replacement)

parking brake close to limit of travel

Fail 19 Mar 2010 5,359 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked(recommend replacement)

parking brake close to limit of travel

Fail 21 Aug 2009 5,353 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

small cracks in nearside tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Apr 2007 5,197 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?

Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
367
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
851
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
Stop lamp not working 129
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
brake binding 94
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 78
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709 PPD is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 709 PPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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709 PPD is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 24 May 1960.

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