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C882 JUX

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,296 mi
Last recorded67,296 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC882 JUX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,296 miles

radiator leaking

underside of vehicle on drivers side heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2013 67,282 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

radiator leaking

underside of vehicle on drivers side heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,271 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 67,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,868 miles

engine has oil leaks

front brake pads getting low

slight noise and freeplay in both rear wheelbearings

slight pitting on both front brake discs outter faces

Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,865 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has oil leaks

front brake pads getting low

slight noise and freeplay in both rear wheelbearings

slight pitting on both front brake discs outter faces

Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,844 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,738 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 64,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 64,045 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?

Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
fog lamp not working 79
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C882 JUX is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Ritz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 54,137 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 Ritz fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C882 JUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Ritz typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Ritz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C882 JUX registered?

C882 JUX is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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