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F255 LPG

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

73,604 mi
Last recorded73,604 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF255 LPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 73,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar to cill plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,565 miles

Exhaust blow.

Exhaust fouling rear valance.

Pinhole in nearside front outer cv boot.

Some brake pipes beginning to corrode.

oil around engine.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted to caliper (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers footwell. (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake fluid level low.

Exhaust blow.

Exhaust fouling rear valance.

Pinhole in nearside front outer cv boot.

Some brake pipes beginning to corrode.

oil around engine.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,718 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movement between steering column & steering rack splined input shaft

Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement between steering column & steering rack splined input shaft

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,262 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in NS rack

Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

serious corrosion around door hinges on pillar, inside wheel arch

serious corrosion to front NS floor inside vehicle

slight play in NS rack

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,667 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,660 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Serious corrosion to Outer sills but not within 'Prescribed Areas'

Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,643 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 44,643 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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F255 LPG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 60,618 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 Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F255 LPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F255 LPG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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