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KKD 34D

1988 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,002 mi
Last recorded61,002 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Healey53,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKD 34D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 61,002 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 60,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,395 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,485 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,052 miles

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

both front discs lightly scored

oil leak from engine suspect crank oil seal

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,284 miles

oil leak from dif

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 28 Sep 2011 47,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

oil leak from dif

slight oil leak from steering box

sump dented

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 45,170 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,291 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 44,124 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,001 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 40,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,180 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 30,865 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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KKD 34D is a 1988 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKD 34D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKD 34D registered?

KKD 34D is a 1988 Austin Healey, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is KKD 34D safe to buy?

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