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JAD 239D

1977 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

811 mi
Last recorded811 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAD 239D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 590 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 583 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front BOTH front king pins have slight lift

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 97 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,751 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 98,651 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 98,639 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,501 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inner wing on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed chafing on brake hose near to pump (7.2.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on fuel hose, worn fuel hose through to inner core nearly splitting (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed fouling on lower suspension arm retaining nut/split pin (7.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear exhaust fouling leaf spring on extension

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle has slight evidence of a oil leak

engine has slight evidence of oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 98,271 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,925 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 97,562 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,178 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,587 miles

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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JAD 239D is a 1977 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JAD 239D, 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 49 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JAD 239D is a 1977 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 3 February 1977.

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