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XSV 286

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 286
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 66,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 66,306 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 66,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 65,966 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 65,943 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 286 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSV 286, 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 286 registered?

XSV 286 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is XSV 286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 286 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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