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D99 LYD

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,208 mi
Last recorded6,208 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD99 LYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 6,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012
Pass 20 Aug 2010
Fail 19 Aug 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 1,291 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 104,879 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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D99 LYD is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D99 LYD, 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 D99 LYD registered?

D99 LYD is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D99 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D99 LYD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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