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RRF 384B

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,942 mi
Last recorded96,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRF 384B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 96,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,535 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,429 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,328 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,327 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,098 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,407 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,407 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,736 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 78,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,458 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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RRF 384B is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RRF 384B, 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 RRF 384B registered?

RRF 384B is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 10 July 1996.

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