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C926 PBD

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,954 mi
Last recorded85,954 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC926 PBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,954 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 85,936 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 840,037 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 83,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C926 PBD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C926 PBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C926 PBD registered?

C926 PBD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 February 1986.

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