MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion outside prescribed area on os front floor to sill
Ns lower ball joint has movement under load
Electrical wiring inadequately supported In engine bay (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Corrosion outside prescribed area on os front floor to sill
Ns lower ball joint has movement under load
movement in ns front top swivel
os head lamp aim and picture poor
wiring in boot not secure
wiring in engine bay not secure
emissions level only just met
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
centre aux main beam lights operate when horn button pushed
emissions level only just met
movement in ns front top swivel
os head lamp aim and picture poor
wipers smeary
wiring in boot not secure
wiring in engine bay not secure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C505 RCF is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 C505 RCF, 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 C505 RCF registered?
C505 RCF is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 3 March 1986.
Is C505 RCF safe to buy?
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