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UCD 396S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,758 mi
Last recorded84,758 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT59,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCD 396S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 51,938 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Outer sills not able to be assessed for corrosion due to covers and rear wheel arches may be corroded and not repaired correctly

Pass 21 Aug 2010 77,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

unable to check outer sills body kit fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 77,668 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

unable to check outer sills body kit fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 74,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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UCD 396S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 59,954 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCD 396S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UCD 396S registered?

UCD 396S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 6 September 1977.

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