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C439 VSC

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,502 mi
Last recorded60,502 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC439 VSC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,502 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 60,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,615 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,401 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,292 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear parking brake sticking

play in nearside front steering

Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear parking brake sticking

play in nearside front steering

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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C439 VSC is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C439 VSC, 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 C439 VSC registered?

C439 VSC is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C439 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C439 VSC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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