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HUD 505D

1983 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,088 mi
Last recorded44,088 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUD 505D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 44,088 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 43,331 miles

slight play in steering pivot joints

Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,370 miles

handbrake lever almost at full travel

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,283 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 38,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,829 miles

oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,810 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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HUD 505D is a 1983 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HUD 505D, 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 43 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HUD 505D registered?

HUD 505D is a 1983 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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The MOT history for HUD 505D shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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