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FEC 29D

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,806 mi
Last recorded32,806 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEC 29D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 32,806 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 32,806 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,749 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 32,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 32,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,624 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 32,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,086 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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FEC 29D is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 32,806 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 FEC 29D, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FEC 29D registered?

FEC 29D is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is FEC 29D safe to buy?

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