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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
offside rear tyre worn
rear shocks leaking
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
passenger side steering arm has slight play
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
passenger side steering arm has slight play
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?
Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S838 JLY is a 1999 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S838 JLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 27 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of S838 JLY?
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What year was S838 JLY registered?
S838 JLY is a 1999 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 February 1999.
Is S838 JLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S838 JLY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S838 JLY have outstanding finance?
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