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NOP 218F

1991 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,988 mi
Last recorded33,988 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey 300033,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOP 218F
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,988 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 33,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 33,574 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,943 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,485 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,179 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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NOP 218F is a 1991 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 80%.

Across all 1991 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 33,763 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 NOP 218F, 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 35 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NOP 218F registered?

NOP 218F is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 16 July 1991.

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