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C248 MTU

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,991 mi
Last recorded12,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC248 MTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 12,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 12,943 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 12,943 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,883 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2014 12,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,879 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 12,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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C248 MTU is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 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 Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C248 MTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C248 MTU registered?

C248 MTU is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C248 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C248 MTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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