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VSU 145

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Grey Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,329 mi
Last recorded15,329 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 145
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,329 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 15,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,422 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,422 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,252 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 13,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,440 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,426 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 11,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,796 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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VSU 145 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Grey 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 VSU 145, 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 VSU 145 registered?

VSU 145 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is VSU 145 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSU 145 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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