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C382 FBM

1985 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,268 mi
Last recorded2,268 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC382 FBM
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 2,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 90,074 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 90,073 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 90,070 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 2,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 89,414 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 89,414 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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C382 FBM is a 1985 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C382 FBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C382 FBM registered?

C382 FBM is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 October 1985.

Is C382 FBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C382 FBM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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