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TSU 346

1990 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,689 mi
Last recorded25,689 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 346
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 25,689 miles

Corrosion hole in rear chassis to body (Non Structural)

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 25,669 miles

Corrosion hole in rear chassis to body (Non Structural)

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,451 miles

Corrosion hole in rear chassis to body (Non Structural)

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,429 miles

Corrosion hole in rear chassis to body (Non Structural)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 25,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Corrosion hole in both rear chassis to body brackets (Not Structural)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,387 miles

All anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake bind

Offside Rear Corrosion hole in rear chassis to body (not structural)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 25,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake bind

Offside Rear Corrosion hole in rear chassis to body (not structural)

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

Pass 3 May 2018 25,334 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,246 miles

Nearside Front slight play in pitman drop arm

Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front slight play in pitman drop arm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,787 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,857 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre cracking on side wall

osf osr tyre side wall damage

slight leak from steering box

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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TSU 346 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TSU 346, 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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What year was TSU 346 registered?

TSU 346 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is TSU 346 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSU 346 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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