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C151 VPY

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,645 mi
Last recorded51,645 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 VPY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front seats unable to lock down

n/s inner door handle damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,645 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front seats unable to lock down

n/s inner door handle damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,634 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?

Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
fog lamp not working 79
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C151 VPY is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Ritz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 54,137 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Ritz fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C151 VPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Ritz typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Ritz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C151 VPY registered?

C151 VPY is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 19 December 1985.

Is C151 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C151 VPY 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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