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UAZ 343

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,198 mi
Last recorded68,198 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAZ 343
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 68,198 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,125 miles

Fuel pipe has slight corrosion!

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight free play!

Offside front top ball joint has slight free play!

Vehicle has slight corrosion to much of the underside!

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,000 miles

NS front lower ball joint has some slight free play

OS front top ball joint has some slight free play

Some slight cosmetic corrosion over much of the cars underside!

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,816 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,815 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,689 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,972 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 43,928 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

damage to o/s/f wheel rim

o/s/f upper bump stop split

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,090 miles

o/s/f +n/s/f outer floorpans have surface corrosion

rear sub frame has surface corrosion solid at time of test

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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UAZ 343 is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAZ 343, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAZ 343 registered?

UAZ 343 is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is UAZ 343 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAZ 343 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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