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C315 PNV

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,631 mi
Last recorded85,631 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC315 PNV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 85,631 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 85,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,269 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,235 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,492 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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C315 PNV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C315 PNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C315 PNV registered?

C315 PNV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C315 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C315 PNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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