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F336 XRU

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,041 mi
Last recorded64,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF336 XRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed

Offside Lower sill corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed

Offside Lower sill corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,686 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 51,685 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,458 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 24,458 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s main beam output reduced

Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,935 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 13,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,807 miles

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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F336 XRU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F336 XRU, 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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F336 XRU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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