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C678 AVF

1986 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Ritz39,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC678 AVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 99,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,008 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 96,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,271 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 87,790 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?

Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
fog lamp not working 79
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C678 AVF is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Ritz models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 39,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Ritz fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C678 AVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Ritz typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Ritz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C678 AVF registered?

C678 AVF is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C678 AVF safe to buy?

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