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836 XVB

1999 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,038 mi
Last recorded6,038 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey 300045,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration836 XVB
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 6,038 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 5,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 5,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 5,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,204 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 4,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,422 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 34,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 3,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 3,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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836 XVB is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1999 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 45,025 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 836 XVB, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 836 XVB registered?

836 XVB is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is 836 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 836 XVB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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