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EFD 753B

1989 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,321 mi
Last recorded93,321 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 753B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 93,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 93,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 92,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 92,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 92,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 91,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 90,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 89,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 89,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,440 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 88,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 87,902 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 87,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,276 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 86,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,372 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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EFD 753B is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,842 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 EFD 753B, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EFD 753B registered?

EFD 753B is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 20 July 1989.

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The MOT history for EFD 753B shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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