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NYB 958E

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,062 mi
Last recorded55,062 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYB 958E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 55,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 54,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,731 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,581 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake disc slightly distorted

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wipers smeary in operation

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,025 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance and discs slightly distorted

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

backs of front seats slightly insecure

nearside front brake hose starting to deteriorate

no clutch pedal pad fitted

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2008 51,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front seat backs slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 12 May 2008 51,242 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front seat backs slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 50,951 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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NYB 958E is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 32,806 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 NYB 958E, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NYB 958E registered?

NYB 958E is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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