MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front alloy wheel has slight damage
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front alloy wheel has slight damage
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
bonnet safety catch not fitted
cuts in nearside rear tyre tread
driveshaft inner joint wearing into exhaust downpipe
nearside front brake hose slightly twisted
no clip fitted to offside driveshaft inner boot
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
bonnet safety catch not fitted
cuts in nearside rear tyre tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
driveshaft inner joint wearing into exhaust downpipe
nearside front brake hose slightly twisted
no clip fitted to offside driveshaft inner boot
AT TIME OF TEST NO REAR SEATS FITTED
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
AT TIME OF TEST NO REAR SEATS FITTED
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C396 EKJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C396 EKJ, 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 C396 EKJ registered?
C396 EKJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 February 1986.
Is C396 EKJ safe to buy?
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