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C6 MAY

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 MAY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,358 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 80,358 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front footwell corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 78,233 miles

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

slight wear o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2006 78,233 miles

slight wear o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2006 78,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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C6 MAY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 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 C6 MAY, 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 37 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 C6 MAY registered?

C6 MAY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is C6 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 MAY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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