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PPJ 212L

1973 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,770 mi
Last recorded77,770 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 212L
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,540 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 74,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaking into nearside rear brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,090 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,090 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,791 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear hub oil seals may be leaking

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

radiator poor

screen washer jets poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,803 miles

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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PPJ 212L is a 1973 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PPJ 212L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPJ 212L registered?

PPJ 212L is a 1973 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 10 April 1973.

Is PPJ 212L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 212L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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