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856 UYT

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,443 mi
Last recorded23,443 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration856 UYT
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 23,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 23,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 23,302 miles

Central Exhaust slightly insecure at joins

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 23,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust slightly insecure at joins

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 23,277 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 22,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 22,423 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 21,870 miles

Both rear bump stops corroded

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 21,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear bump stops corroded

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,519 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops deteriorated/corroded

both sides front kingpins have slight lift/play

offside rear hub oil seal leaking slightly

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 25 Oct 2016 21,519 miles

Direction indicators missing all four (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped side to side (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing nut missing from trunion (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops deteriorated/corroded

both sides front kingpins have slight lift/play

offside rear hub oil seal leaking slightly

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering linkage

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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856 UYT is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 856 UYT, 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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856 UYT is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 January 1960.

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