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JSL 291

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,050 mi
Last recorded65,050 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSL 291
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 65,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,747 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2013 62,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 62,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,375 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,300 miles

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

exhaust rattle agaist rear chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,256 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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JSL 291 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JSL 291, 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 66 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JSL 291 registered?

JSL 291 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 8 July 1960.

Is JSL 291 safe to buy?

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