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CSJ 743

1997 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,947 mi
Last recorded28,947 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSJ 743
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 28,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 28,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion vertical lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 26,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,677 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,996 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,706 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,798 miles

oil leak at diff.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 4,726 miles

rear diff slightly damp.

rear fuel pipe too petrol tank slightly damp.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,644 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 4,579 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 4,577 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

advise brakes slight bind

advise oil leak from rear axel coating most ov rear suspesion componats

advise roll bar has nut missin on o/s

Pass 4 Jul 2006 4,335 miles

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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CSJ 743 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CSJ 743, 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 CSJ 743 registered?

CSJ 743 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is CSJ 743 safe to buy?

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