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C156 LGK

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC156 LGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 77,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 76,341 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2020 76,339 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 53,441 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,731 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 237
Steering rack gaiter split 177
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 123
fog lamp not working 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
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C156 LGK is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Chelsea fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C156 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Chelsea typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Chelsea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C156 LGK registered?

C156 LGK is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 5 June 1986.

Is C156 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C156 LGK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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