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TJY 827L

1973 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,952 mi
Last recorded81,952 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 827L
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,839 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,693 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing is noisy when rotated but not yet rough.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing is noisy when rotated but not yet rough.

Pass 20 May 2011 80,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 78,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 76,327 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,947 miles

nearside washer feeble

rear axle U bolts need tightening

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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TJY 827L is a 1973 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc 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 TJY 827L, 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.

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What year was TJY 827L registered?

TJY 827L is a 1973 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 14 March 1973.

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The MOT history for TJY 827L 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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