MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in near side rear tyre
Oil leaking from variuos points on engine.
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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C381 SYJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C381 SYJ, 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 40 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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C381 SYJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 30 June 1986.
Is C381 SYJ safe to buy?
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