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EFM 336X

1981 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,636 mi
Last recorded66,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini56,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFM 336X
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,636 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 66,633 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported battery cable under car (1.9.2a)

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

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,390 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,300 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 62,309 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,156 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 56,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,380 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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EFM 336X is a 1981 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 56,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFM 336X, 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 45 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EFM 336X registered?

EFM 336X is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 20 October 1981.

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