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F98 TBL

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,483 mi
Last recorded90,483 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 TBL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2006 90,483 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Heavy surface rust on rear sub frame.Has been plated on O/S/R.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R & N/S/R sub frame mountinggs onfront sub frame s;ight play mountings beginning to deteriorate.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Petrol pipe on N/S has scuffdamage pipe crushed no leaks time of test.

Surface corrsion on O/S & N/S doorsill panels.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 85,765 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 85,765 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner wheel arch and nearside outer cill corroded

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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F98 TBL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F98 TBL, 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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F98 TBL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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