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788 XUH

2008 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,540 mi
Last recorded19,540 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Austin Healey 300016,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration788 XUH
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 19,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 19,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 19,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 18,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 18,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 18,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,759 miles

Exhaust silencer damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Oil leaks from Engine, Gearbox,Rear Differential

Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 16,290 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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788 XUH is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 16,119 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 788 XUH, 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 18 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 788 XUH registered?

788 XUH is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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