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FDS 616D

2008 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,948 mi
Last recorded15,948 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Austin Healey 300016,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDS 616D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 15,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 2 May 2013 11,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 9,571 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 6,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

possible leak from offside rear brake caliper

Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,671 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

possible leak from offside rear brake caliper

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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FDS 616D is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 16,119 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 FDS 616D, 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 18 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FDS 616D registered?

FDS 616D is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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