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AUM 245C

1996 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,346 mi
Last recorded35,346 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Austin Mini64,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUM 245C
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 35,331 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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AUM 245C is a 1996 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 64,359 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUM 245C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 30 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AUM 245C registered?

AUM 245C is a 1996 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is AUM 245C safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUM 245C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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