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D398 YBY

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,968 mi
Last recorded43,968 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 YBY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 43,968 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 43,720 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 43,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 43,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,195 miles

corrosion to sills,floorpans,subframes,inner arches

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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D398 YBY is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D398 YBY, 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 40 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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What year was D398 YBY registered?

D398 YBY is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D398 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D398 YBY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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