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D931 YDX

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

33,528 mi
Last recorded33,528 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD931 YDX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 33,528 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 33,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,743 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem, offside & nearside, replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front sill panel within door shut corroded near wheel arch, but not within a prescribed area

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel within door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem, offside & nearside, replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2018 32,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem, offside & nearside, replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front sill panel within door shut corroded near wheel arch, but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Position lamp not working started working during test, suspect deteriorated bulb or connection (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel within door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem, offside & nearside, replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres in poor condition due to cracking/aging.sligt cracking o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 May 2016 29,446 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper rubbers just meet requirements

steering movement /body not excessive at time of test

wiring front borderline pass

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,887 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bad cracking steering rack gaiter have put glue over will need replacing very soon

Fail 6 Sep 2014 27,880 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,018 miles

unable to gauge quality of repair to both sill areas due to coverage of pain/filler/trim & glued carpet benfit given to presenter

Fail 29 Aug 2013 25,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

unable to gauge quality of repair to both sill areas due to coverage of pain/filler/trim & glued carpet benfit given to presenter

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,550 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 24,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2011 23,693 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 23,665 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside inner c.v joint slightly binding.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 22,667 miles

long travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 21,588 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 21,580 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,694 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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D931 YDX is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D931 YDX, 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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D931 YDX is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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