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NAL 242E

2004 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,284 mi
Last recorded7,284 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Austin Healey 30004,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 242E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 7,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 6,950 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 6,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 6,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 6,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 6,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 6,009 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 6,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 5,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 5,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 5,136 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lift in king pin (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 24 Jul 2015 4,657 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 3,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,005 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 3,003 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 2,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,051 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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NAL 242E is a 2004 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 4,245 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 NAL 242E, 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 22 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NAL 242E is a 2004 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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