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SVS 218

1993 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

623 mi
Last recorded623 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey 300015,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVS 218
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 623 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 198 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 133 miles

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

horn poor

steering box has slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 56 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 99,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,677 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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SVS 218 is a 1993 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVS 218, 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.

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What year was SVS 218 registered?

SVS 218 is a 1993 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 7 January 1993.

Is SVS 218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVS 218 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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