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JWE 250C

2010 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,738 mi
Last recorded58,738 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWE 250C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 58,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 57,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,529 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 55,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,720 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,750 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 51,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,820 miles

slight free play in front suspension joints

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

slight play in front suspension joints, advise greasing up

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,518 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 40,518 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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JWE 250C is a 2010 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWE 250C, 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 16 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JWE 250C is a 2010 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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