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F379 CAX

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 CAX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 86,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,202 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 85,901 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 85,900 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,663 miles

both rear tyres inner walls cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2013

Nearside Outer 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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres inner walls cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 83,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,396 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,234 miles

advise corrosion to sill o/s

Fail 30 Mar 2009 95,230 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise corrosion to sill o/s

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,300 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 67,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 54,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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F379 CAX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F379 CAX, 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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What year was F379 CAX registered?

F379 CAX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F379 CAX safe to buy?

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