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DCK 92C

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 92C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 64,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 64,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,157 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,157 miles

Horn not working inoperative (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,706 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,104 miles

two front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

two front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

extensive travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 57,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,304 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DCK 92C is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 32,806 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 DCK 92C, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DCK 92C registered?

DCK 92C is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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The MOT history for DCK 92C shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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