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XTA 27

1998 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,481 mi
Last recorded5,481 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey 300017,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 27
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 5,481 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 5,384 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 5,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 5,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 4,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 4,690 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 4,689 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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XTA 27 is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTA 27, 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 XTA 27 registered?

XTA 27 is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is XTA 27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTA 27 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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