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D928 OUJ

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,377 mi
Last recorded39,377 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD928 OUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2017 39,377 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear slight play in radius arm bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2017 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear play in radius arm bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 39,349 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

slight bind on o/s front brake.

slight play in both rear radius arms.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,982 miles

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

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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D928 OUJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea 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 Chelsea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,001 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 Chelsea fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D928 OUJ, 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 D928 OUJ registered?

D928 OUJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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