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FAV 79C

1992 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,366 mi
Last recorded12,366 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey 300036,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 79C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,366 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 12,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,124 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 12,124 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FAV 79C is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,542 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 FAV 79C, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAV 79C registered?

FAV 79C is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 7 December 1992.

Is FAV 79C safe to buy?

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