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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN HEALEY 3000s year 1965

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mot history
Pass percent:83.48%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 year 1965 passes without issue)
Based on:1,404 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Rear brake binding23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Registration plate lamp issues17
Rear brake application uneven14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Horn control missing |1.6.1|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Front Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked |4.2.A.1b|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front u/j bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned |2.1.3 |e||1
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Horn not working inoperative |1.6.2a|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum /wheel cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake lever locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked Chassis rail |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel tank leaking from drain plug |7.2.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle ( AT hub) (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp switch missing |1.7.1|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Upper Steering box cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Indicator switch inoperative no switch |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Lower Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked |4.2.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked |4.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn not fitted correctly half in and half out of its mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Fluid drips from brake backplate |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out-rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks In wheel arch (4.11 (c) (iii))1
Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Under bonnet around alternator (4.11 (c) (iii))1
Body component insecure Convertible roof catch inoperative (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Nearside missing (3.1 (c))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported trapped under upper bump stop |1.9.2a|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1

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