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CNB 438M

1994 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,540 mi
Last recorded35,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNB 438M
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,540 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO REAR PANEL

TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE PEDAL

WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

WEAR TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 6 Jul 2012 35,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO REAR PANEL

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

WEAR TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,620 miles

offside front tyre cracking/offside & nearside rear tyres wall cracking

offside mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking/offside & nearside rear tyres wall cracking

offside mirror glass missing

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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CNB 438M is a 1994 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CNB 438M, 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 32 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CNB 438M registered?

CNB 438M is a 1994 Austin Mini, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is CNB 438M safe to buy?

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