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D153 MTM

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,421 mi
Last recorded43,421 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD153 MTM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,421 miles

perishing to o/s/f ball joint gaitors

play to n/s/f wheel bearing

signs of corrosion to o/s/r sill

slight corrosion to rear subframe

wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,362 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

slight movement in front seats

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,316 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 64,316 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,316 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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D153 MTM is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D153 MTM, 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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D153 MTM is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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