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KPK 424C

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,436 mi
Last recorded17,436 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPK 424C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 17,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 16,940 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 16,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 15,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 15,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 14,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 13,760 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 13,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 13,207 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 May 2015 13,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2014 12,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,290 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 11,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,974 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 9,511 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,511 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 9,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 8,880 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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KPK 424C is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KPK 424C, 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 KPK 424C registered?

KPK 424C is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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