MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both track rod gaiters perished
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)
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
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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)
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?
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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?
The MOT history for AEW 731A shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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