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SSK 965

1992 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,847 mi
Last recorded44,847 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey 300036,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSK 965
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 44,847 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 44,113 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,878 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 39,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 38,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 37,616 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated but not rough.

Pass 5 May 2016 36,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 33,397 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated but not rough

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,775 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 27,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,618 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated but not rough

Fail 16 Mar 2012 24,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated but not rough

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,391 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 21,339 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 18,794 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,794 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,560 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 10,084 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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SSK 965 is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1992 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,542 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 SSK 965, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SSK 965 is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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