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C552 HJO

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,740 mi
Last recorded9,740 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC552 HJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,740 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,632 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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C552 HJO is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C552 HJO, 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 C552 HJO registered?

C552 HJO is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 April 1986.

Is C552 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C552 HJO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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