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SSJ 779

1998 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,707 mi
Last recorded21,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey 300017,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 779
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 19,975 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 19,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 17,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 16,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 16,788 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 16,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,721 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,847 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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SSJ 779 is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,739 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 SSJ 779, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSJ 779 registered?

SSJ 779 is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is SSJ 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 779 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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