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BSJ 371

1997 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,784 mi
Last recorded39,784 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 371
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 39,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 35,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,653 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 27,834 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,269 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear footbrake imbalanced

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,701 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 19,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 371 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BSJ 371, 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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What year was BSJ 371 registered?

BSJ 371 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is BSJ 371 safe to buy?

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