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SSJ 928

1998 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,361 mi
Last recorded68,361 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey 300017,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 928
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 68,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 68,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,091 miles

gear/axle oil on rear brake back plates

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,981 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 67,980 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,522 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 67,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,391 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,391 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,884 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 66,722 miles

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

rear brake not balanced

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,722 miles

rear brake not balanced

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 66,427 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

screw in offside rear tyre

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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SSJ 928 is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,739 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 SSJ 928, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSJ 928 registered?

SSJ 928 is a 1998 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is SSJ 928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 928 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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