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XSV 154

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,426 mi
Last recorded59,426 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 154
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,043 miles

Slight play in steering box

slight oil leak from offside rear axle oil seal.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,501 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,501 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,276 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,926 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,757 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 56,415 miles

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

handbrake in need of adjustment.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,837 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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XSV 154 is a 1990 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 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 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 XSV 154, 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 XSV 154 registered?

XSV 154 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is XSV 154 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 154 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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