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F400 NUF

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1,253 mi
Last recorded1,253 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF400 NUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 1,253 miles

Corrosion starting o/s & n/s/f floor.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 3 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,368 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,913 miles

Corrosion n/s door step.

corrosion & poor welding by o/s door hing.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 93,913 miles

Corrosion n/s door step.

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

corrosion & poor welding by o/s door hing.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,453 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 92,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front floor holed & corroded (outside perscribed area)

offside front inner wheel arch has a repair patch held on by rivets (outside perscribed area)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 89,961 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 89,960 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 89,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,677 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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F400 NUF is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F400 NUF, 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 F400 NUF registered?

F400 NUF is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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