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REU 68E

1993 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey 300015,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREU 68E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,831 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,703 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,397 miles

All tyre sidewalls perishing

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Surface corrosion on chassis

Wear in both kingpins

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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REU 68E is a 1993 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 15,982 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 REU 68E, 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 33 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was REU 68E registered?

REU 68E is a 1993 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is REU 68E safe to buy?

The MOT history for REU 68E shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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