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XSV 288

1990 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,967 mi
Last recorded100,967 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 288
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 100,967 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,895 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,119 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 87,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,498 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 87,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,303 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

oil leak on block

Pass 3 Jul 2010 86,930 miles

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

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

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

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

sump leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2009 85,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,845 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 84,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,820 miles

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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XSV 288 is a 1990 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XSV 288, 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 XSV 288 registered?

XSV 288 is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is XSV 288 safe to buy?

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