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AEW 731A

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,955 mi
Last recorded72,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEW 731A
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 72,947 miles

Both track rod gaiters perished

Fail 31 May 2017 72,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both track rod gaiters perished

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber missing

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres slightly perished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,740 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 72,740 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 72,717 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 72,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,527 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,043 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

hand brake cable fouling fuel pipes

slight cracking to steering wheel

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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AEW 731A is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,809 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 AEW 731A, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AEW 731A registered?

AEW 731A is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is AEW 731A safe to buy?

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