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USV 525

1985 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Healey 300083,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 525
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 88,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 87,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 85,523 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 83,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,050 miles

ALL ROAD WHEELS WERE LOOSE ON INITIAL TESTING

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,050 miles

ALL ROAD WHEELS WERE LOOSE ON INITIAL TESTING

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,050 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 81,050 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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USV 525 is a 1985 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 70%.

Across all 1985 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 83,751 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 USV 525, 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 41 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USV 525 registered?

USV 525 is a 1985 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is USV 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 525 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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