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PDD 187

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2916cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,008 mi
Last recorded46,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDD 187
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,916cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 46,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 46,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 45,356 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 43,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,154 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,843 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,554 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,932 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 28,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,706 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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PDD 187 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PDD 187, 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 PDD 187 registered?

PDD 187 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is PDD 187 safe to buy?

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