MOT Status
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50,566 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in n/s/r trailing arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak on rear of engine
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat not fitted.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY WORN
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ALZ 838 is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALZ 838, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ALZ 838?
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What year was ALZ 838 registered?
ALZ 838 is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 29 April 1989.
Is ALZ 838 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ALZ 838 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ALZ 838 have outstanding finance?
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