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XSY 687

1997 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,471 mi
Last recorded4,471 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSY 687
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2020 4,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 4,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 3,653 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 3,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 2,552 miles

Slight oil stain/contamination on the nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 13 Apr 2012 2,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 1,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17 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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XSY 687 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 10,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSY 687, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XSY 687 registered?

XSY 687 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is XSY 687 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSY 687 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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