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C302 VAB

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,875 mi
Last recorded36,875 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC302 VAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 36,875 miles

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to nearside front & offside front floor area's

Pass 27 May 2023 36,530 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 36,506 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 34,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,692 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulk head in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 34,667 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulk head in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 34,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 34,562 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 34,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak...radiator ...

n\s\f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 17 May 2016 34,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak...radiator ...

n\s\f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 5 May 2015 31,221 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 28,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 21,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 15,245 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 12,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 11,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 11,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,977 miles

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNIN G LAMP NOT WORKING!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C302 VAB is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C302 VAB, 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 C302 VAB registered?

C302 VAB is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 17 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C302 VAB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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