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PHJ 122E

1997 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 122E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,237 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,210 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 73,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight weeping from steering box

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,045 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,045 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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PHJ 122E is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 10,362 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 PHJ 122E, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHJ 122E registered?

PHJ 122E is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is PHJ 122E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 122E shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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