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CSJ 772

1997 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

9,539 mi
Last recorded9,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSJ 772
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 9,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 8,425 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 8,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 7,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 7,066 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 7,066 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 6,711 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 6,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 5,966 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 5,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 5,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,032 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

multiple oil leaks

play in steering components

Pass 20 May 2015 4,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 4,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 3,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 3,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 2,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 1,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 1,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 1,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 787 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 294 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 772 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CSJ 772, 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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CSJ 772 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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