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JSJ 390

1999 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,444 mi
Last recorded29,444 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey 300045,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 390
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheels binding slightly

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

clutch master cylinder weeping

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 26,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,131 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

indicator flash rate near limit

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 28,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

indicator flash rate near limit

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,396 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,721 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

Oil level on min

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,209 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 25,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,635 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 23,635 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JSJ 390 is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 45,025 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 JSJ 390, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JSJ 390 is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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