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393 XUW

1961 Austin Mini

Cream Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,681 mi
Last recorded3,681 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1961 Austin Mini44,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration393 XUW
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 3,681 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 3,681 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 2,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2013 125,927 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,797 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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393 XUW is a 1961 Austin Mini in Cream with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1961 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 393 XUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 393 XUW registered?

393 XUW is a 1961 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 March 1961.

Is 393 XUW safe to buy?

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