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NSX 54A

1997 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,626 mi
Last recorded5,626 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 54A
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 5,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 4,203 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 2,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 93 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,255 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 28,253 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,364 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 27,359 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,712 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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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NSX 54A is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NSX 54A, 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 NSX 54A registered?

NSX 54A is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is NSX 54A safe to buy?

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