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PPD 239W

1980 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,395 mi
Last recorded9,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPD 239W
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,395 miles

exhaust leaking at joints & mounts loose

Fail 7 Jun 2008 9,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,532 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 75,307 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

passenger seat and seat belt missing.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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PPD 239W is a 1980 Austin Mini in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 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 PPD 239W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PPD 239W registered?

PPD 239W is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PPD 239W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPD 239W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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