MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Battery insecure
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
front brakes are slightly out of balance
slight play in o/s rack end
slight play lower steering column
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
front brakes are slightly out of balance
play in lower steering column
slight play in o/s rack end
the o/s/r top shocker lock nut is loose
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C455 CYY is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C455 CYY, 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 C455 CYY registered?
C455 CYY is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 4 February 1986.
Is C455 CYY safe to buy?
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