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D938 APJ

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,522 mi
Last recorded9,522 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 APJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,522 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 7,052 miles

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

Oil leak

frt number plate cracked.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,854 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Park Lane?

Based on 1,626 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 85
fog lamp not working 84
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D938 APJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 55,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Park Lane fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D938 APJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Park Lane typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Park Lane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D938 APJ registered?

D938 APJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D938 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D938 APJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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