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895 DNM

1961 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,678 mi
Last recorded27,678 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey 300025,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration895 DNM
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,535 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,437 miles

front suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,294 miles

Clutch hose wearing on ground.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall rubber cracking.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,886 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,626 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play at steering box and idler

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,630 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 25,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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895 DNM is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 25,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 895 DNM, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 895 DNM registered?

895 DNM is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 13 June 1961.

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