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C597 PJB

1986 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

400 mi
Last recorded400 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini56,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC597 PJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 400 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 394 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lower sub frame mounts wearing

clutch flexi pipe rubbed through

clutch pedal rubber missing.

rust hole in o/s door seal.

slight blow from centre exhaust box joint.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,553 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 98,547 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both rear shocks weeping.

clutch pedal rubber deterorating

Pass 5 Mar 2007 90,982 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 90,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 87,976 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 87,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S AND O/S FLOOR AREAS CORRODED APPEARS TO BE WELDED INSIDE VEHICLE.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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C597 PJB is a 1986 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,080 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C597 PJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C597 PJB is a 1986 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 February 1986.

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