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VAS 433

1961 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,277 mi
Last recorded8,277 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey 300025,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 433
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 8,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 8,156 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 7,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,682 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 7,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,879 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 6,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,306 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 5,065 miles

long parking brake lever travel.

n/s washer blocked.

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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VAS 433 is a 1961 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%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 25,086 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 VAS 433, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VAS 433 is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 10 March 1961.

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