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WSU 360

1990 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

4,975 mi
Last recorded4,975 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 360
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 4,975 miles

decelerometer used due to vehicle ground clearance on roller brake tester

fuel cap seal deteriorated

main beam tell tale not working

nearside and offside rear brake backplates damp with oil

no seatbelts fitted

oil leaking from steering box area

Fail 15 May 2012 4,974 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal deteriorated

main beam tell tale not working

nearside and offside rear brake backplates damp with oil

no seatbelts fitted

oil leaking from steering box area

Pass 12 May 2011 4,748 miles

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

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

oil leak from diff area

steering box damp

Fail 12 May 2011 4,748 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak from diff area

steering box damp

Pass 13 May 2010 4,222 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 4,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2010 4,222 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2009 4,062 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 4,061 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 3,901 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 3,900 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,515 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 3,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 3,055 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r hub splines loose! ! !

surface corrosion front and rear brakepipes!

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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WSU 360 is a 1990 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSU 360, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WSU 360 registered?

WSU 360 is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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