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F893 TRE

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,074 mi
Last recorded62,074 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 TRE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,074 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,745 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,745 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 61,267 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 61,052 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,707 miles

EARLY CORROSION TO; O/S FRONT WING. O/S AND N/S SILLS. O/S AND N/S REAR WINGS.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,846 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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F893 TRE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F893 TRE, 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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How do I check the history of F893 TRE?

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What year was F893 TRE registered?

F893 TRE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F893 TRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F893 TRE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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