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XSV 467

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,846 mi
Last recorded90,846 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 467
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 90,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s innersill rusting

play in steering box

Pass 18 May 2018 89,874 miles

n/s rear shocker weeping

o/s innersill rusting

play in steering box

rear tyres worn on limits at test

frt tyres low tread

Pass 22 May 2017 86,274 miles

corrosion to o/s innersill

weep on n/s rear shocker

both rear bump stop mounts rusting

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,603 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 81,824 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2014 78,779 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,440 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,440 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,010 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 60,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 467 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 467, 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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XSV 467 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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