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RAM 255S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,861 mi
Last recorded66,861 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 255S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,403 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 66,392 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,204 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,198 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,506 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both offside and Nearside front wheel bearings are deteriorated slightly.

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake imbalance at 44%

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 24 Jul 2009 61,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r brake has slight bind

slight water leak from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r brake has slight bind

slight water leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 61,332 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 61,332 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 60,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 60,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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RAM 255S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 50,126 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 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAM 255S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAM 255S registered?

RAM 255S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is RAM 255S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 255S shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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