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F318 GCA

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,486 mi
Last recorded90,486 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 GCA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch/sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,259 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,254 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

driver's door window frame cracked damaged

n.s.f tyre side wall slighty damaged

n.s.r tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2009 90,231 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

driver's door window frame cracked damaged

n.s.f tyre side wall slighty damaged

n.s.r tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,109 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 70,599 miles

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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F318 GCA is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F318 GCA, 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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F318 GCA is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 20 October 1988.

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