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C854 PSW

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,861 mi
Last recorded44,861 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC854 PSW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2014 44,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,861 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,315 miles

Engine oil leak.

Wiper park faulty.

O/S/F Seat belt mounting point poorly located to vehicle structure.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 36,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leak.

Wiper park faulty.

O/S/F Seat belt mounting point poorly located to vehicle structure.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,375 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,370 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,652 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,793 miles

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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C854 PSW is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C854 PSW, 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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C854 PSW is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C854 PSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C854 PSW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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