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ANU 495A

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,550 mi
Last recorded38,550 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 495A
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,550 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,223 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,919 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 35,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,726 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,148 miles

nearside outer sill corroded and holed

nearside rear wing front lower edge corroded

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 9 May 2008 31,477 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside outer sill corroded and holed(no seatbelts fitted)

offside outer track rod end boot split

Fail 9 May 2008 31,475 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside outer sill corroded and holed(no seatbelts fitted)

offside outer track rod end boot split

Pass 11 May 2007 30,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,234 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 29,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 28,369 miles

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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ANU 495A is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ANU 495A, 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 ANU 495A registered?

ANU 495A is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is ANU 495A safe to buy?

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