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D522 SFW

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,466 mi
Last recorded62,466 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD522 SFW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,466 miles

Vehicle wax oiled underneath

Fail 21 Jun 2018 62,456 miles

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

Vehicle wax oiled underneath

Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front track rod has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2008 11,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front track rod has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,072 miles

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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D522 SFW is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D522 SFW, 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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What year was D522 SFW registered?

D522 SFW is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D522 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D522 SFW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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