Austin Healey 3000

Blue · Petrol · 1963 · 3,000 cc

293 HYUMOT history

293 HYU is a blue petrol Austin Healey 3000 first used on 1 Aug 1984. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
77,281 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
293 HYU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
3000
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 Aug 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

293 HYU was last recorded at 77,281 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,877 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
404 miles
Average per year
1,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,281 miles
  • 2022 – 76,877 miles
  • 2021 – 76,441 miles
  • 2020 – 76,117 miles
  • 2019 – 76,114 miles
  • 2018 – 75,711 miles
  • 2017 – 74,468 miles
  • 2016 – 73,900 miles
  • 2015 – 73,048 miles
  • 2014 – 71,954 miles
  • 2013 – 70,476 miles
  • 2012 – 69,120 miles
  • 2011 – 67,411 miles
  • 2008 – 67,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,281 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    294072345592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass76,877 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    320887562003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,441 miles
    Test number
    330638343342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,441 miles (+324)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,441 miles
    Test number
    724904885128
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,117 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    851425020221
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail76,114 miles (+403)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    394312545758
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass75,711 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    961840514268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,468 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,468 miles
    Test number
    779149631922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,900 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    576669981320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,048 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    807675775602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill but not within prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass71,954 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    448967024200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,476 miles (+1,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,476 miles
    Test number
    389901403478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass69,120 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,120 miles
    Test number
    147427812299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,411 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    249931831237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,170 miles (+9,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,170 miles
    Test number
    700845088156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail57,438 miles2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,438 miles
    Test number
    880617078182
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about 293 HYU

What vehicle is registration 293 HYU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 293 HYU on a blue petrol Austin Healey 3000 first used on 1 Aug 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 293 HYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 293 HYU expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 293 HYU?
The MOT on 293 HYU expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 293 HYU done?
293 HYU was recorded at 77,281 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 1,340 miles a year.
Has 293 HYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 293 HYU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on 293 HYU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 293 HYU find?
293 HYU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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