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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN HEALEY 3000s year 1966

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mot history
Pass percent:82.93%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 year 1966 passes without issue)
Based on:1,377 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Registration plate lamp issues11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Rear brake binding10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fore mount |2.4.A.3|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Windscreen has damage1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Inner Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Inner Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i||1
Front Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment |2.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both |4.4.3 |a||1
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump banjo bolts leaking |7.2.3|1
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis out rigger. |6.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of spring mounting.|chassis| |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||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
Offside 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
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Brake performance not tested brake failure |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Indicator switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Steering wheel likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii||1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen 2 |3.5 |a||1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side seal |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Wheel arch at font |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body behind drivers seat |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle |3.7.B.5b|1
Fuel system component leaking carburettor overflow |7.2.3|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunnion |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunnion |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way Pulls to right under heavy braking. |1.2.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Fuel system component leaking carburettors and associated unions |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing |2.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin |2.2.B.1g|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
Offside 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
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm lift in steering box |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1

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