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TGC 184E

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,867 mi
Last recorded66,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 184E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,867 miles

Both front brakes and nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 16 Jun 2017 66,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brakes and nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,837 miles

Front anti roll bar rubbers are deteriorated.

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

Nearside front steering support link arm has play in ball joint.

Oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front anti roll bar rubbers are deteriorated.

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

Nearside front steering support link arm has play in ball joint.

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 27 May 2011 66,611 miles

drivers door top hinge loose

front registration plate cracked

r/h front tyre cracks in wall

steering box slight leak

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 May 2011 66,611 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

drivers door top hinge loose

front registration plate cracked

r/h front tyre cracks in wall

steering box slight leak

Pass 26 May 2010 66,561 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls cracking, reccomend replacement.

Front number plate cracking.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 66,430 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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TGC 184E is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 32,806 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 TGC 184E, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TGC 184E is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 27 July 1990.

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