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ANU 770A

1999 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,986 mi
Last recorded4,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey 300045,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 770A
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 4,986 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak around back plate

steering idler has slight play/wear

Pass 17 May 2016 4,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leakage nearside rear hub area

Pass 12 May 2015 4,741 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 4,378 miles

Slight oil leak near side rear

slight play/wear to steering idler.

Fail 16 May 2013 4,372 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play/wear to steering idler

Pass 28 Jun 2011 1,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak nearside rear hub area

Fail 1 Jun 2010 1,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak nearside rear hub area

Pass 29 Apr 2009 450 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 1,438 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,438 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 1,159 miles

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

Slight oil leak from n/side rear axle half shaft oil seal.

Battery insecure.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 386 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 770A is a 1999 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 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 45,025 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 770A, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ANU 770A registered?

ANU 770A is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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The MOT history for ANU 770A shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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