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BSJ 302

1997 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 2992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,362 mi
Last recorded10,362 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 302
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,357 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,087 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 9,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,140 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 8,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 1,352 miles

Slight Play in Lower Steering Box Lower Bush †Slight Play in O/S/F Lower King Pin

Pass 8 Apr 2006 55,386 miles

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

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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BSJ 302 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 2,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 10,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSJ 302, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BSJ 302 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is BSJ 302 safe to buy?

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