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A10 ESC

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,521 mi
Last recorded46,521 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ESC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 46,258 miles

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

Offside Sill corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 46,258 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 47,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 44,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 42,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 40,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,616 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,600 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 38,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,533 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 38,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 38,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,478 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,193 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 38,193 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 38,113 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 37,930 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 37,681 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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A10 ESC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 ESC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 ESC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 December 1986.

Is A10 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 ESC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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