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OSU 538

1989 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,206 mi
Last recorded6,206 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 538
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 6,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 6,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some play in steering idler arm bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2016 4,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 3,806 miles

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

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 11 Oct 2014 2,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 1,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 7 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 7 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,459 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in N/S/F King Pin.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,459 miles

Slight play in N/S/F King Pin.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,399 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,317 miles

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.

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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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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