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A253 KAH

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,644 mi
Last recorded73,644 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 KAH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 73,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 73,557 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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A253 KAH is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,242 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 A253 KAH, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A253 KAH registered?

A253 KAH is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A253 KAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A253 KAH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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