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MFF 239

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,151 mi
Last recorded4,151 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFF 239
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2017 4,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 2,921 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 1,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hub weeping oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounts in poor condition

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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MFF 239 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,206 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 MFF 239, 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 66 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 MFF 239 registered?

MFF 239 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 31 January 1960.

Is MFF 239 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFF 239 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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