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KWD 388D

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,474 mi
Last recorded2,474 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWD 388D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 2,474 miles

Oil leak slight oil leaks ()

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

indicator dash lights flashing opposite direction , tell tale lights on all the time

washer pump lazy (slow to squirt water)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 2,121 miles

indicator dash lights flashing opposite to direction

Fail 1 Apr 2017 2,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicator dash lights flashing opposite to direction

Pass 21 Apr 2016 1,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 1,767 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 1,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 813 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 811 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 106 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 13 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 1 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 1 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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KWD 388D is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,809 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 KWD 388D, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KWD 388D registered?

KWD 388D is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is KWD 388D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWD 388D shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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