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DSL 961

1999 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,885 mi
Last recorded49,885 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey 300045,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 961
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,773 miles

Front Slight play in steering box

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,541 miles

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

O/S/R Hub Seal Leaking Slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2015 49,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer is split (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R Hub Seal Leaking Slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,332 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,992 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 48,992 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,287 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,019 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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DSL 961 is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DSL 961, 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.

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What year was DSL 961 registered?

DSL 961 is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is DSL 961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 961 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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