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GSJ 687

1997 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,808 mi
Last recorded7,808 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSJ 687
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 7,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 7,125 miles

advise slight play in nearside steering drop arm

Fail 25 Aug 2015 7,125 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise slight play in nearside steering drop arm

Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,489 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 6,388 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 6,388 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2010 5,800 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 5,047 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 5,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 3,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 3,621 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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GSJ 687 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GSJ 687, 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 GSJ 687 registered?

GSJ 687 is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is GSJ 687 safe to buy?

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