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WSU 357

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,224 mi
Last recorded15,224 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 357
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,302 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box has slight leak of oil

Fail 23 Aug 2011 14,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box has slight leak of oil

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 12,544 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,645 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 11,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,128 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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WSU 357 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSU 357, 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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WSU 357 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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