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NWJ 270D

1999 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,223 mi
Last recorded7,223 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey 300045,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 270D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 7,223 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 7,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 6,961 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 6,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,662 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 6,654 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 6,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 5,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 4,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 4,668 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,756 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 3,756 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gearbox stabiliser mounting cracked.

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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NWJ 270D is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NWJ 270D, 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 NWJ 270D registered?

NWJ 270D is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is NWJ 270D safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWJ 270D shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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