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Q717JFC

1994 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,774 mi
Last recorded44,774 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ717JFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,774 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

decelerometer used due to when car in brake rollers oil cooler almost touches floor [would damage if tested]

Fail 14 Apr 2012 44,771 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

decelerometer used due to when car in brake rollers oil cooler almost touches floor [would damage if tested]

Pass 17 May 2007 44,749 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 44,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,345 miles

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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Q717JFC is a 1994 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q717JFC, 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 32 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q717JFC is a 1994 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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