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PSU 392

1989 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,663 mi
Last recorded81,663 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 392
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 81,663 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 81,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 79,214 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 78,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 77,734 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,065 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 77,064 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,116 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,681 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 75,679 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,084 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 75,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure mounting flange broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2015 74,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 73,618 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 73,610 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,808 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,805 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 72,166 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,163 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 71,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,738 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,918 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slightly rough off side front bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,029 miles

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

o/s/f/ bearing slightly rough

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,256 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 68,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,394 miles

wiring loom under vehicle exposed/unprotected

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 392 is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 392, 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 392 registered?

PSU 392 is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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