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ExpiredMileage
23,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Both rear bump stops corroded
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
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.
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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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