MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust fouling chassis
Exhaust fouling chassis
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Steering system fouling radiator cover (2.2.D.2a)
Exhaust system fouling chassis
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight free play in offside lower fulcrum pin
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
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)
Body corroded
Brake efficiency just above minimum
Play O/S kingpin
Play in steering box
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
How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?
Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VBK 464 registered?
VBK 464 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 23 April 1960.
Is VBK 464 safe to buy?
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