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PGV 104E

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,104 mi
Last recorded64,104 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 104E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,936 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,074 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 61,889 miles

Slight play nearside and offfside front lower trunion joints.

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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PGV 104E is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,809 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 PGV 104E, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGV 104E registered?

PGV 104E is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is PGV 104E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGV 104E shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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