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TBL 569

1959 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,834 mi
Last recorded33,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey 300048,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBL 569
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 33,485 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 16 Jun 2011 33,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006

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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TBL 569 is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 48,934 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 TBL 569, 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 67 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 TBL 569 registered?

TBL 569 is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 22 July 1959.

Is TBL 569 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBL 569 shows 6 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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