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TGU 43E

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,125 mi
Last recorded71,125 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 43E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,868 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,357 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 64,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 64,648 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,806 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 63,800 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,615 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,401 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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TGU 43E is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TGU 43E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGU 43E registered?

TGU 43E is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is TGU 43E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 43E shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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