Austin Healey 3000

Blue and White · Petrol · 1960 · 3,000 cc

PSJ 248MOT history

PSJ 248 is a blue and white petrol Austin Healey 3000 first used on 29 Jul 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 22,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2024
Mileage
22,617 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PSJ 248
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
3000
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
29 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

PSJ 248 was last recorded at 22,617 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,039 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 22,617 miles
  • 2022 – 22,039 miles
  • 2021 – 21,418 miles
  • 2020 – 21,062 miles
  • 2019 – 20,240 miles
  • 2018 – 19,048 miles
  • 2017 – 18,241 miles
  • 2016 – 17,739 miles
  • 2014 – 16,522 miles
  • 2013 – 15,906 miles
  • 2012 – 14,633 miles
  • 2009 – 12,864 miles
  • 2008 – 11,674 miles
  • 2007 – 10,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the outer edge.
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn low (3mm).
  • AdvisoryOffside rear brake is binding.

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,617 miles (+578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    923988545430
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn low (3mm).
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake is binding.

  2. Pass22,039 miles (+621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    22,039 miles
    Test number
    789978521864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass21,418 miles (+356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    21,418 miles
    Test number
    852586030085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass21,062 miles (+822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,062 miles
    Test number
    728933938701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass20,240 miles (+1,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    564832597861
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in king pins
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass19,048 miles (+807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,048 miles
    Test number
    216191451996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  7. Pass18,241 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    507989789570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension king pin has slight lift
    • AdvisorySteering has slight play

  8. Fail18,221 miles (+482)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,221 miles
    Test number
    908937452180
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension king pin has slight lift
    • AdvisorySteering has slight play

  9. Pass17,739 miles (+1,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,739 miles
    Test number
    567153294745
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass16,522 miles (+616)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,522 miles
    Test number
    255728264142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken

  11. Pass15,906 miles (+1,273)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,906 miles
    Test number
    565623723146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass14,633 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,633 miles
    Test number
    296456212458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail14,633 miles (+1,769)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,633 miles
    Test number
    777052912112
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass12,864 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,864 miles
    Test number
    150571999192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  15. Fail12,864 miles (+1,190)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,864 miles
    Test number
    760617989157
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  16. Pass11,674 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,674 miles
    Test number
    713964488136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail11,658 miles (+967)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,658 miles
    Test number
    181861078158
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass10,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,691 miles
    Test number
    911439187085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail10,691 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,691 miles
    Test number
    793559687043
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about PSJ 248

What vehicle is registration PSJ 248 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PSJ 248 on a blue and white petrol Austin Healey 3000 first used on 29 Jul 1998. 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 PSJ 248 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PSJ 248 expired on 14 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PSJ 248?
The MOT on PSJ 248 expired on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PSJ 248 done?
PSJ 248 was recorded at 22,617 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 749 miles a year.
Has PSJ 248 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PSJ 248 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on PSJ 248 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 PSJ 248 find?
PSJ 248 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the outer edge.; offside front tyre is worn low (3mm).; offside rear brake is binding..

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