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BYD 161B

1994 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,348 mi
Last recorded30,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Austin Healey 300013,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 161B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,940cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,361 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 28,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,889 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,431 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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BYD 161B is a 1994 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1994 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 13,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYD 161B, 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 32 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BYD 161B registered?

BYD 161B is a 1994 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is BYD 161B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYD 161B shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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