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DSL 438

1999 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey 300045,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 438
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,873 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 93,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some play in off side and near side front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,873 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 93,873 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Wheel alingment requires attention toe obvious visually

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,873 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,873 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2006 93,873 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DSL 438 is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 45,025 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 DSL 438, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSL 438 registered?

DSL 438 is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is DSL 438 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 438 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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