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TME 136Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,998 mi
Last recorded91,998 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTME 136Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,998 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 91,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,136 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner boot loose

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,290 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 86,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,850 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 80,694 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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TME 136Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TME 136Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TME 136Y registered?

TME 136Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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