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CDX 525Y

1983 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,458 mi
Last recorded74,458 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 525Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,458 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 74,428 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount not correctly fitted but exhaust still supported.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,186 miles

Handbrake bracket cracked.

Rear sub-frame corroding.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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CDX 525Y is a 1983 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDX 525Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDX 525Y registered?

CDX 525Y is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is CDX 525Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 525Y shows 3 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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