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YRD 388C

2000 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,989 mi
Last recorded28,989 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Austin Healey11,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRD 388C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 28,989 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 27,879 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 27,868 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,985 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,191 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 18,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,456 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,524 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,178 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 9,261 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 6,942 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,942 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 5,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

previously issued advisories still in place .

Pass 11 Apr 2007 5,231 miles

previously issued advisories still in place .

Fail 31 Mar 2007 5,217 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 4,480 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 4,480 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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YRD 388C is a 2000 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,529 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRD 388C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 26 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YRD 388C registered?

YRD 388C is a 2000 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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