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GSK 983

1959 Austin Healey 3000

Cream Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,713 mi
Last recorded2,713 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey 300048,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 983
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1959
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2015 2,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 2,129 miles

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

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

very slight oil leaks around rear axle and engine

Pass 9 Oct 2012 2,070 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r brake

slight fuel leak front carburretor

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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GSK 983 is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000 in Cream with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 48,934 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 GSK 983, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSK 983 registered?

GSK 983 is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is GSK 983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSK 983 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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