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WFF 465

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Cream Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,022 mi
Last recorded18,022 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFF 465
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 18,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 14,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,979 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 12,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 11,124 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 11,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 9,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 9,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 7,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,552 miles

N/S/R leaf spring rebound pin slight play

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

Pass 12 May 2014 3,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 2,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering box leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2010 965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight lift in N/S/F king pin

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight lift in N/S/F king pin

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 97,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light switch faulty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering gear

Pass 10 Aug 2007 94,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WFF 465 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Cream with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WFF 465, 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 WFF 465 registered?

WFF 465 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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