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D131 VAP

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,223 mi
Last recorded43,223 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD131 VAP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,223 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lots of welding

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear subframe has been welded

Sills have been welded

Slight imbalance front brakes

Some corrosion boot floor pan near subframe m ountings

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,223 miles

signs of standing many areas and components perishing and corroding many welded repairs -rear subframe very marginal

Fail 9 Nov 2007 43,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

signs of standing many areas and components perishing and corroding many welded repairs -rear subframe very marginal

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,223 miles

signs of standing considerable perishing and corrosion-many welded repairs -rear subframe very marginal

Pass 22 Jul 2005 43,223 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

signs of standing many areas corroding and repaired rear subframe marginal

Fail 20 Jul 2005 43,223 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

signs of standing many areas corroding and repaired rear subframe marginal

Fail 28 Jun 2005 43,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

signs of standing many areas corroding and repaired rear subframe marginal

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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D131 VAP is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 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 Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D131 VAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D131 VAP is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 6 October 1986.

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