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C762 YUE

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC762 YUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,847 miles

vehicle waxoiled

Fail 11 Apr 2022 88,847 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

vehicle waxoiled

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,826 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 88,826 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 88,792 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 88,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 87,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,832 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,164 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 85,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion on inner edge - offside front disc

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2007 84,630 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,684 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 38,684 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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C762 YUE is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige 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 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 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 C762 YUE, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C762 YUE is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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