MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,641 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
steering rack gaiters been repaired with glue no splits
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C299 PAU 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 C299 PAU, 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 C299 PAU registered?
C299 PAU is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 9 April 1986.
Is C299 PAU safe to buy?
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