MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
battery cable hanging under car
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C194 KDM is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C194 KDM, 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 C194 KDM registered?
C194 KDM is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 26 February 1986.
Is C194 KDM safe to buy?
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