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VSU 393

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,903 mi
Last recorded19,903 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 393
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 19,903 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,497 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 19,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,974 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 18,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

slight play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,901 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 393 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VSU 393, 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 393 registered?

VSU 393 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is VSU 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSU 393 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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