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USU 751

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,983 mi
Last recorded49,983 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 751
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 49,983 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,433 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,772 miles

swlight inbalance on reat brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,361 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,739 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,094 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 46,094 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

n/s outer trackrod joint boot split

Bonnet catch not working correctly

Pass 28 Jul 2007 45,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,927 miles

N/S OUTER TRACK ROD OUTER JOINT HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

SLIGHT FREE MOVMENT IN N/S KING PIN

Fail 1 Aug 2006 44,917 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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USU 751 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USU 751, 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 USU 751 registered?

USU 751 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 4 July 1990.

Is USU 751 safe to buy?

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