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5140 FD

1962 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

573 mi
Last recorded573 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1962 Austin Healey 300020,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5140 FD
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2017 573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,784 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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5140 FD is a 1962 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 20,000 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 5140 FD, 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 64 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 5140 FD registered?

5140 FD is a 1962 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 January 1962.

Is 5140 FD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5140 FD shows 6 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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