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E492 PDC

2003 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,296 mi
Last recorded14,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 PDC
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 14,296 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,066 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 12,642 miles
Fail 29 May 2010

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2009 8,552 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 6,929 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 6,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 3,569 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 3,542 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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E492 PDC is a 2003 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E492 PDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 23 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E492 PDC registered?

E492 PDC is a 2003 Austin Mini, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is E492 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E492 PDC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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