MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
general corrosion
offside front inner sill slightly corrded
rear number plate in poor condition
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C696 TPL is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 TPL, 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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What year was C696 TPL registered?
C696 TPL is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 12 April 1986.
Is C696 TPL safe to buy?
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