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PSL 103

2000 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,699 mi
Last recorded21,699 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Austin Healey11,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSL 103
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 21,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 20,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 20,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 20,050 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 20,049 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,022 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,642 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,803 miles

Gearbox rear tie-bar rubber bush deteriated (perrished)

Headlights have tape fitted for continental driving causing a flat beam image but meets required standard

Nearside headlight aim low but with-in tolerance

Oil leak

Slight lift in nearside steering king-pin

Steering box has slight play but with-in specified tolerance

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,206 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre section of exhaust damaged

rear brake flexible hose slightly twisted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,045 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre section of exhaust damaged

rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,975 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre section of exhaust damaged

rear flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,860 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,508 miles

Handbrake linkage fouling fuel gauge wiring loom

Headlight beam deflectors fitted to headlights causing a flat beam pattern instead of a 'kick off' to left

Major oil leaks from gearbox/overdrive unit

Slight lift in both steering kig pins

Fail 3 Aug 2009 13,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Handbrake linkage fouling fuel gauge wiring loom

Headlight beam deflectors fitted to headlights causing a flat beam pattern instead of a 'kick off' to left

Major oil leaks from gearbox/overdrive unit

Slight lift in both steering kig pins

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,389 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,809 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 8,292 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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PSL 103 is a 2000 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSL 103, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 26 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PSL 103 registered?

PSL 103 is a 2000 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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