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VBK 464

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,899 mi
Last recorded96,899 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBK 464
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,899 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and very close to legal limit.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and very close to legal limit.

Front to rear fuel pipe require further securing.

Steering box and idler are both showing signs of wear.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,563 miles

Exhaust fouling chassis

Fail 21 Jun 2016 96,563 miles

Exhaust fouling chassis

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system fouling radiator cover (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,237 miles

Exhaust system fouling chassis

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

slight free play in offside lower fulcrum pin

Pass 30 May 2014 95,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 May 2014 95,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 95,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,751 miles

Body corroded

Brake efficiency just above minimum

Play O/S kingpin

Play in steering box

Fail 25 Jul 2007 95,751 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Body corroded

Brake efficiency just aboe minimum

Slight play O/S kingpin

Pass 13 Oct 2005 95,653 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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VBK 464 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,206 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 VBK 464, 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 66 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBK 464 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 23 April 1960.

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