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GUF 898D

1991 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,220 mi
Last recorded37,220 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey 300033,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUF 898D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 37,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2011 35,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 35,224 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 33,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 33,630 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,382 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2007 33,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,567 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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GUF 898D is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 33,763 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 GUF 898D, 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 35 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GUF 898D registered?

GUF 898D is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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