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FAV 76C

1992 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,555 mi
Last recorded64,555 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey 300036,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 76C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 64,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,977 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 62,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 62,299 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,898 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,967 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,650 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,562 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers area (7.1.2)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,105 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,600 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 29 Sep 2014 53,600 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,036 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,036 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,929 miles

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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FAV 76C is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,542 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 FAV 76C, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FAV 76C registered?

FAV 76C is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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