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2270 CD

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,477 mi
Last recorded72,477 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2270 CD
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,477 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear dampness at hub seal area

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,665 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear dampness at hub seal area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 71,646 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,437 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 69,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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2270 CD is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 2270 CD, 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 2270 CD registered?

2270 CD is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 6 July 1960.

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