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C95 DHM

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Yellow Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,449 mi
Last recorded70,449 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC95 DHM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,449 miles

Horn working but poor

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer rubbers deteriated

Wipers poor

Fail 25 Mar 2022 70,449 miles

Horn working but poor

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer rubbers deteriated

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,969 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,050 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 69,050 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle fouling exhaust (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling Brake caliper fouling on lower arm on full lock (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system fouling Brake caliper fouling on lower arm on full lock (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,539 miles

there are two sets if belts for each front seat

Fail 6 Jul 2010 88,535 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

there are two sets if belts for each front seat

Fail 12 Sep 2008 68,527 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,527 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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C95 DHM is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Yellow with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C95 DHM, 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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C95 DHM is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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