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5756 DD

1962 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,213 mi
Last recorded74,213 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1962 Austin Healey 300020,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5756 DD
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to most suspension components and underbody

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,207 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to body and floor

Fail 1 Apr 2021 74,207 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to body and floor

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,201 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,195 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to body and floor

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

steering box has a slightly leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,183 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (3.6.C.3)

Body has slight corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

steering box has a slightly leak

Pass 25 May 2016 74,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2015 74,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 74,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,167 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 74,164 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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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5756 DD is a 1962 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 75%.

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 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 5756 DD, 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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5756 DD is a 1962 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 16 January 1962.

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