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PSU 189

1989 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,488 mi
Last recorded7,488 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 189
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2017 7,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 6,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 6,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 5,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 1,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,234 miles

offside headlamp aim high and nearside low

play in offside front king pin

rear brake pipe at front damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 84,117 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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PSU 189 is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PSU 189, 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 PSU 189 registered?

PSU 189 is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 17 October 1989.

Is PSU 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 189 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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