MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,206 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
some play in steering idler arm bushes
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight play in steering idler arm
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight leak on nsr axle hub seal
some play in steering idler arm bushes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight play in N/S/F King Pin.
Slight play in N/S/F King Pin.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?
Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OSU 538 is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1989 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,842 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 OSU 538, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OSU 538 registered?
OSU 538 is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is OSU 538 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OSU 538 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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