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293 HYU

1984 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,281 mi
Last recorded77,281 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey 300072,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 HYU
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,441 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,117 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 76,114 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,711 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,468 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,048 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill but not within prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,476 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 69,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 57,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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293 HYU is a 1984 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 72,319 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 293 HYU, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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293 HYU is a 1984 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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