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XFX 587B

2007 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

7,604 mi
Last recorded7,604 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Austin Healey 30004,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 587B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 7,604 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 7,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 7,432 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel feed rubber pipe perished at carbs

slight play nearside front wheel poss splines

Fail 12 Aug 2016 7,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

fuel feed rubber pipe perished at carbs

slight play nearside front wheel poss splines

Fail 20 Jun 2015 5,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 5,984 miles

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

front brake backplate bolt missing at both sides

Fail 4 Jun 2015 5,970 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust clamps loose

front brake backplate bolt missing at both sides

Pass 15 Jun 2013 4,256 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 4,256 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 2,899 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 2,899 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

accelerator sticks slightly

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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XFX 587B is a 2007 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 2007 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 4,093 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 XFX 587B, 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 19 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XFX 587B is a 2007 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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