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TGU 459E

2016 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,364 mi
Last recorded52,364 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 459E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 May 2025 52,364 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 51,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,893 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,420 miles

front anti rollbar link rubbers starting to perish

oil leaks

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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TGU 459E is a 2016 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TGU 459E, 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 10 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGU 459E registered?

TGU 459E is a 2016 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is TGU 459E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 459E shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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