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YCA 824

1984 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

74,289 mi
Last recorded74,289 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey 300072,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCA 824
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,289 miles

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

slight wear offside front kingpin

Fail 18 Mar 2026 74,289 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight wear offside front kingpin

Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,031 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 74,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 73,689 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 73,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,575 miles

Nearside Front slight play kingpin joint

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,252 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,234 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,026 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,023 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin has slight vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight vertical movement to nearside kingpin stub axle

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,222 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 72,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,919 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,556 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,554 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,270 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 71,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 70,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,796 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 70,635 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 70,630 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play at nearside kingpin

Pass 6 Sep 2005 70,595 miles

play at nearside front wheel

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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YCA 824 is a 1984 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 72,319 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 YCA 824, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YCA 824 registered?

YCA 824 is a 1984 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 7 March 1984.

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