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D398 NKH

1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,375 mi
Last recorded77,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly48,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 NKH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,375 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 77,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,050 miles

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

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 73,050 miles

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

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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D398 NKH is a 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,010 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 D398 NKH, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D398 NKH is a 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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