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MCH 588D

1978 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,122 mi
Last recorded91,122 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 588D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 91,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,923 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak half shaft oil seal ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 90,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak half shaft oil seal ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 90,694 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside front top and bottom suspension joints

Fail 2 May 2013 90,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside front top and bottom suspension joints

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,445 miles

slight play in nearside front upper and lower suspension joints

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,061 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

long hand brake travel

offside rear suspension bump stop cracked and split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,041 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long hand brake travel but still has reserve

slight play in offside and nearside front top and bottom suspension joints

Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,908 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,162 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 87,162 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside and nearside front lower trunions

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,839 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 85,839 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside front seat belt twisted

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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MCH 588D is a 1978 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MCH 588D, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MCH 588D is a 1978 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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