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WGC 294F

1998 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,407 mi
Last recorded9,407 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey 300017,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 294F
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,407 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s floor starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2015 9,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,443 miles

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

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 8,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 6,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front king pin slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2011 6,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front king pin slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2010 6,671 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,750 miles

slight play to n/s/r damper link bushes

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Jul 2007 4,158 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,330 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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WGC 294F is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WGC 294F, 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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WGC 294F is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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