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XUE 303

1978 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,833 mi
Last recorded2,833 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUE 303
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 2,833 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 2,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 2,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 2,497 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 2,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 2,285 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 2,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 2,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 1,924 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has a small cut on its inside wall.the cords or plys are not exposed.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 1,744 miles

o/s rear tyre has a small cut on its inside wall the cords or plys are not exposed

Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 1,033 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 1,033 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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XUE 303 is a 1978 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUE 303, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 48 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUE 303 registered?

XUE 303 is a 1978 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is XUE 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUE 303 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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