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D498 UTL

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,107 mi
Last recorded52,107 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 UTL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2005 52,107 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 52,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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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D498 UTL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D498 UTL, 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 D498 UTL registered?

D498 UTL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is D498 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D498 UTL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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