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D315 LJO

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

82,813 mi
Last recorded82,813 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD315 LJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2012 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,747 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 8,104 miles

ADVISE N/S BONNET HINGE INSECURE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 8,104 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ADVISE N/S BONNET HINGE INSECURE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 5,118 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 5,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,143 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side sill corroded outside prescribed area

off side door step seriously corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 21 Mar 2006 2,143 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side sill corroded outside prescribed area

off side door step seriously corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Dec 2005 2,004 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s sill has corrosion outside prescribed area, o/s door shut has excessive corrosion also o/s outer sill is an over sill repair hiding more corrosion

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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D315 LJO is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 D315 LJO, 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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D315 LJO is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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