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PAM 352M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

53,786 mi
Last recorded53,786 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAM 352M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,593 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,582 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,748 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,738 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 51,728 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,115 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all front suspension bushes split and perished

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner track rod joint has play

nearside front sill end corroded

nearside front wiper split at one end

offside front floor corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all front suspension bushes split and perished

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner track rod joint has play

nearside front sill end corroded

nearside front wiper split at one end

offside front floor corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,122 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,688 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 46,688 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,862 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2009 45,862 miles

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

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,602 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,602 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,358 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 45,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

minor exhaust blow. †play in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,938 miles

play starting in steering rack. †slight exhaust blow from downpipe. †difficult to access underside of floor and brake pipes, due to many layers of undersill. †

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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PAM 352M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 48,690 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAM 352M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PAM 352M registered?

PAM 352M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 10 January 1974.

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