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SYC 218F

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,502 mi
Last recorded10,502 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYC 218F
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 10,502 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 10,499 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 10,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f/and n/s/f c v boot slight leak

Fail 31 May 2018 104,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 2 May 2017 10,500 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 10,500 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,565 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,561 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,449 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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SYC 218F is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYC 218F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYC 218F registered?

SYC 218F is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 4 November 1986.

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