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XJT 154B

1991 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,548 mi
Last recorded11,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey 300033,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJT 154B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 11,548 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 11,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 10,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 8,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 7,557 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 6,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 5,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 5,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 5,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 4,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 3,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 3,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 1,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 1,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 1,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 1,336 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 1,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 1,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 1,241 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XJT 154B is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XJT 154B, 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 XJT 154B registered?

XJT 154B is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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