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XSY 592

1997 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,273 mi
Last recorded24,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSY 592
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 24,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 21,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,052 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 7,889 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 6,562 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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XSY 592 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 10,362 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 XSY 592, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XSY 592 registered?

XSY 592 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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