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WSU 366

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,839 mi
Last recorded30,839 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 366
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,728 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 30,720 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Has exposed wiring at the nearside rear by fuel pipe.Fail item from April 2012

Has no dashboard lighting for speedo.Fail item from April 2012

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,697 miles

slight up and down movment in steering colum

Fail 5 Aug 2009 30,695 miles

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

slight up and down movment in steering colum

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,868 miles

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight inner side wall damage

slight movement in steering colum

slight play in steering box

Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,865 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight inner side wall damage

slight movement in steering colum

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

all chassis starting to corrode

slight movement in steering colum

slight play in steering box

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 366 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 366, 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 WSU 366 registered?

WSU 366 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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