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PSJ 951

1998 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,284 mi
Last recorded58,284 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey 300017,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSJ 951
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,284 miles

N/S/Wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak on O/S/Rear hub

Oil leak on rear axle (flange)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 58,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/Wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak on O/S/Rear hub

Oil leak on rear axle (flange)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,799 miles

Oil leak-O/S/Rear hub

Oil leak-rear axle

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak-O/S/Rear hub

Oil leak-rear axle

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,658 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 57,670 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,661 miles

Crank pully damaged

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 57,661 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Crank pully damaged

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,072 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,776 miles

oil leak from oil pressure pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,511 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,511 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,076 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 56,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PSJ 951 is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,739 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 PSJ 951, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PSJ 951 is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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