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C696 GUD

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,610 mi
Last recorded62,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC696 GUD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,389 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 60,383 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

o/s/f outer wall tyre is cut

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,574 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,137 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

front suspension very close to bump stops - just acceptable

general underbody corrosion

n/s steering rack gaiter perishing

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge; both rear tyres slightly distorted

o/s/f floor/wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

rear valance panel corroded

rear wheel arches corroding

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

welded repairs heavily coated in underseal - unable to assess quality

Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,135 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension very close to bump stops - just acceptable

general underbody corrosion

n/s steering rack gaiter perishing

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge; both rear tyres slightly distorted

o/s/f floor/wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

rear valance panel corroded

rear wheel arches corroding

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

welded repairs heavily coated in underseal - unable to assess quality

Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,122 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f floor & wheel arch corroded [just outside prescribed area]

o/s/r boot floor coorded by subframe mount [repaired from outside]

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2009 53,596 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,595 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 50,986 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 50,986 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,178 miles

see advise sheet issued on 04/06/2007,test number 341805157143.number 13 rectified

Fail 4 Jun 2007 49,149 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

floor pans corrodiong

front subframe mounts soft

front suspension close to bump stops

nsf lower sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area/recommend attention

nsr subframe mount area corroded,rear panel box section

play in front suspension ball joints/recommend attention

signs of corrosion front floor pans by subframe mounts

under body heavily coated in under sill

Pass 24 May 2006 46,518 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 46,518 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 237
Steering rack gaiter split 177
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 123
fog lamp not working 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
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C696 GUD is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,001 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 Chelsea fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C696 GUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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C696 GUD is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 24 March 1986.

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