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YAC 130

1958 Austin Healey 3000

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,587 mi
Last recorded5,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 130
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 5,587 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 5,587 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 5,400 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 5,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,222 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 5,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,041 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 5,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 4,375 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 4,375 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 3,539 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 3,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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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YAC 130 is a 1958 Austin Healey 3000 in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YAC 130, 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 68 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 YAC 130 registered?

YAC 130 is a 1958 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 22 April 1958.

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