Est: £12,000 - £14,000
1996 Austin-Healey Sebring Recreation
United Kingdom • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 20
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Sebring SX is a recreation of the Austin Healey 3000, boasting low mileage and a recent service. With a Nissan engine, five-speed gearbox and long MOT, it offers classic style with modern reliability.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, recent work, no advisories.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SABTVR03625241200
Chassis No:
Odometer:
27,158 miles
Q910NUR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Recreation of the legendary Austin Healey 3000; powered by a Nissan OHC 2,753cc petrol engine; large amount of work carried out in the last 500 miles; showing a remarkably low 27,158 miles since being put togetherThis 1996 Sebring SX is a striking recreation of the legendary Austin Healey 3000 finished in pristine white over a sumptuous black leather interior.
This refined British classic combines timeless style with modern reliability, powered by a Nissan OHC 2,753cc petrol engine and a five-speed manual gearbox, delivering an engaging and authentic driving experience.First registered in July 1996, the car has been in the hands of six keepers and has been owned since August 2024 by our vendor.
It shows a remarkably low 27,158 miles since assembly, fully supported by DVLA MOT history and five previous MOT certificates.
The MOT is valid until June 2026 with no advisories, offering peace of mind for immediate use.
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 18 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
27,072 miles
Registration Date
1996-07-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 19 2025 with 27,072 miles
Failed
On May 30 2025 with 27,061 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Passed
On Jun 01 2024 with 26,807 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2022 with 26,657 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2021 with 26,457 miles
Passed
On Jun 27 2020 with 26,294 miles
Failed
On Jun 27 2020 with 26,294 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 11 2017 with 25,909 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- all brake discs corroded
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and perishing (4.1.E.1)
- front tyres is perishing
Passed
On Aug 11 2017 with 25,909 miles
Failed
On Aug 05 2017 with 25,909 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failed
On Jun 22 2016 with 25,907 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- chassis corroded
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
- both front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished
- engine running requires attention
Passed
On Mar 19 2014 with 25,523 miles
Passed
On Feb 25 2013 with 25,097 miles
Passed
On Mar 30 2012 with 24,472 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Mar 25 2011 with 23,356 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- advise play in lower column bush
Failed
On Mar 25 2011 with 23,356 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- advise play in lower column bush
Passed
On Apr 01 2010 with 22,086 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Sep 30 2009 with 21,998 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- bottom water hose leaking.
Failed
On Sep 28 2009 with 21,881 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- bottom water hose leaking.
Passed
On Jul 22 2008 with 18,730 miles
Passed
On Jul 17 2007 with 17,558 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2006 with 16,850 miles
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