MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
knocking from o/s/f when braking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
os sill has light corroision
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?
Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.
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ABW 126E is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 10,362 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 ABW 126E, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was ABW 126E registered?
ABW 126E is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is ABW 126E safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABW 126E shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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