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HRA 404C

1985 Austin Healey 3000

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,115 mi
Last recorded83,115 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Healey 300083,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRA 404C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,799 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked Chassis rail (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,360 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre just starting to get low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 76,317 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2012 76,177 miles

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

vechile has various oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,045 miles

oil leaks

some play in stearing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,016 miles

oil leaks

oil leaks on rear axle

slight play in n/s f wheel

slight play in stearing

Pass 27 May 2008 75,959 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)

offside rear brake stiff

Fail 27 May 2008 75,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear brake stiff

Pass 31 May 2007 75,017 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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HRA 404C is a 1985 Austin Healey 3000 in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 83,751 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 HRA 404C, 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 41 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HRA 404C registered?

HRA 404C is a 1985 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is HRA 404C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRA 404C shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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