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HCX 59C

1991 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,631 mi
Last recorded50,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey 300033,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCX 59C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 50,631 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 49,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,761 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,478 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front axle kingpin has slight wear

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,039 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,807 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,099 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,978 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,950 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,398 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 39,092 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 38,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 36,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,168 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,557 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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HCX 59C is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HCX 59C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCX 59C registered?

HCX 59C is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 15 July 1991.

Is HCX 59C safe to buy?

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