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C657 XCG

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,093 mi
Last recorded61,093 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC657 XCG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2016 90,911 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,398 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around rear subframe mounts

Fail 4 Jul 2015 89,398 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

corrosion around rear subframe mounts

rear wheel bearings not tested

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,390 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 88,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,949 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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C657 XCG is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 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 Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C657 XCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C657 XCG registered?

C657 XCG is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 2 July 1986.

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