MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure inner wing to front panel (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
slight noise from offside front wheel
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
slight noise from offside front wheel
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
nearside rear suspension arm lock nut loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
some welding below standard
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C609 PPL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,264 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 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 C609 PPL, 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 41 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 C609 PPL registered?
C609 PPL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 September 1985.
Is C609 PPL safe to buy?
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