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VSU 800

1989 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,897 mi
Last recorded19,897 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 800
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 19,897 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 19,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,493 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,875 miles

steering box slight seep

Pass 14 May 2008 17,500 miles

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,397 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 16,828 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 16,828 miles

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

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 800 is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,842 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 800, 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 37 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 800 registered?

VSU 800 is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 28 November 1989.

Is VSU 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSU 800 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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