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F824 SCR

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,433 mi
Last recorded98,433 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 SCR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 98,433 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rearvalanc has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2012 98,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rearvalanc has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,210 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,262 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 86,247 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 85,702 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 85,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,487 miles

advise both outer sills starting too corrode

advise fuel pipe flattened but not leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2005 78,307 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

condition of both front doors

Fail 14 Jun 2005 78,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

condition of both front doors

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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F824 SCR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red 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 F824 SCR, 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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F824 SCR is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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