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ALZ 3529

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3529
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,303 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 88,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012
Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,553 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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ALZ 3529 is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 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 ALZ 3529, 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 37 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 ALZ 3529 registered?

ALZ 3529 is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is ALZ 3529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 3529 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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