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F330 DUX

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF330 DUX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 99,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,464 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 94,993 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 91,567 miles

N/S/R Tyre inner wall starting to crack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing (showing signs of wear)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,567 miles

N/S/R Tyre inner wall starting to crack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing (showing signs of wear)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,677 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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F330 DUX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F330 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F330 DUX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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