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XBL 388E

2012 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,426 mi
Last recorded44,426 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 388E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,131 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 37,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 35,904 miles

Offside slight fluid leak from steering

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel high

loud klonk when braking

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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XBL 388E is a 2012 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBL 388E, 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 14 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XBL 388E registered?

XBL 388E is a 2012 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is XBL 388E safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBL 388E shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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