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PRX 912B

2008 Austin Healey 3000

Cream Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,073 mi
Last recorded1,073 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Austin Healey 300016,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 912B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 1,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 693 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 693 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 45 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,302 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,683 miles

THE NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL MAY HAVE JUST TOUCHED A BOLT ON THE INNER WING AT SOME TIME

Fail 7 Nov 2014 97,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

THE NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL MAY HAVE JUST TOUCHED A BOLT ON THE INNER WING AT SOME TIME

Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,735 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,696 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,902 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Oil around offside rear backplate indicating a seal leak causing the service brake performance to be lower this side

Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,253 miles

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

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,663 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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PRX 912B is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000 in Cream with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PRX 912B, 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 PRX 912B registered?

PRX 912B is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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