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C171 HUD

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,103 mi
Last recorded6,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC171 HUD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,103 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 6,083 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 6,065 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 4,679 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 4,656 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 4,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 3,724 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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C171 HUD is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C171 HUD, 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 C171 HUD registered?

C171 HUD is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C171 HUD safe to buy?

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