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C384 APR

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,634 mi
Last recorded24,634 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC384 APR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,634 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 24,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front inner c v gaiters inscure

Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,521 miles

offside front tyre very close to front wing suggest increasing gap

Fail 2 Jan 2007 14,521 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 237
Steering rack gaiter split 177
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 123
fog lamp not working 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
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C384 APR is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,001 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 Chelsea fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C384 APR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C384 APR registered?

C384 APR is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C384 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C384 APR 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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