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JGC 248C

1989 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,111 mi
Last recorded89,111 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 248C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber very close to exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,126 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 88,009 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking from drain plug (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,002 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust is very close to n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,925 miles

Exhasut Runs Very Close To N/S/R Shock Absorber

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 87,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,768 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 87,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,291 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 87,288 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,978 miles

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres have slight sidewall cracks (perishing)

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,860 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,646 miles

Slight play in steering box

Pass 15 May 2007 86,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 86,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s front hub

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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JGC 248C is a 1989 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 68.8%.

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 JGC 248C, 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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JGC 248C is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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