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Austin Healey 3000 MOT Results

85.7% pass rate
from 154 tests in 2021
(47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin Healey 3000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.65% fail on Horn
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.65% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.65% fail on Lever
    • 0.65% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.65% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.65% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.65% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.65% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.65% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.65% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 0.65% fail on Tyres
    • 0.65% fail on Condition