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C351 ETX

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,802 mi
Last recorded32,802 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 ETX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,802 miles

slight play in front balljoints. sighns of filler in both sills and signs of fibreglass in the arches

assortmemt of different type wheel nuts being used

Fail 28 Aug 2012 32,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight play in front balljoints. sighns of filler in both sills and signs of fibreglass in the arches

assortmemt of different type wheel nuts being used

Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,777 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 32,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C351 ETX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C351 ETX, 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 C351 ETX registered?

C351 ETX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C351 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C351 ETX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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