MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,391 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
major oil leak from left hand side of engine
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
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F493 FDV is a 1988 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,166 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F493 FDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F493 FDV registered?
F493 FDV is a 1988 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F493 FDV safe to buy?
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