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D848 TPN

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,396 mi
Last recorded28,396 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 TPN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,396 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch!

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,026 miles

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroding

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,854 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,401 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 237
Steering rack gaiter split 177
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 123
fog lamp not working 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
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D848 TPN is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Chelsea fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D848 TPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Chelsea typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Chelsea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D848 TPN registered?

D848 TPN is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 18 August 1986.

Is D848 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D848 TPN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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