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CTT 708Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

20,932 mi
Last recorded20,932 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto30,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTT 708Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 20,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 20,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,220 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front floor corroding (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,952 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 19,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,399 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,110 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 19,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,992 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 18,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,880 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 18,860 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,790 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 18,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,726 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 18,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,675 miles

Oil leak

PETROL SMELL IN CAR

Fail 11 Oct 2007 18,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,588 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 18,588 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 18,519 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 18,515 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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CTT 708Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 30,063 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTT 708Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CTT 708Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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