MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
handbrake travel high
Slight play in steering box
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was JGC 248C registered?
JGC 248C is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 5 October 1989.
Is JGC 248C safe to buy?
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