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A693 SYK

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,774 mi
Last recorded50,774 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA693 SYK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,774 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 50,774 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,042 miles

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

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

all font subframe bushes debonding

brake pedal has excessive travel

hazzard warning lamps starting to flash fast

windscreen washers poor

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,042 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

all font subframe bushes debonding

brake pedal has excessive travel

engine has missfire

hazzard warning lamps starting to flash fast

windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,004 miles

brake pedal travel getting close too floor

hazzard warning lamps flashing fast

off side front track rod end ball joint has play

oil leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal travel getting close too floor

hazzard warning lamps flashing fast

off side front track rod end ball joint has play

oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,838 miles

Front brakes are out of balance but within MOT limits.

Slight play in l/h front wheel bearing.

Slight play in r/h front steering rack track rod end.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 48,838 miles

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

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

Slight play in l/h front wheel bearing.

Slight play in r/h front steering track rod end.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,988 miles

foot brake pedal slight travel.

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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A693 SYK is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A693 SYK, 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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A693 SYK is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 October 1983.

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