MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
areas of heavy corrosion to rear subframe. oil leaks on engine unit. smell of petrol in engine bay.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C296 YWX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 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 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C296 YWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C296 YWX registered?
C296 YWX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C296 YWX safe to buy?
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