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VAZ 901

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,154 mi
Last recorded57,154 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 901
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 55,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,496 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,361 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,569 miles

signs of corrosion to rear/front subframes/subframe mounting areas/boot floor/rear inner wheel arches.signs of deterioration to both rear shock absorbers/front suspension ball joint rubber covers.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 51,569 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

signs of corrosion to rear/front subframes/subframe mounting areas/boot floor/rear inner wheel arches.signs of deterioration to both rear shock absorbers/front suspension ball joint rubber covers.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,726 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside 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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,824 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,423 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,606 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,814 miles

windows tinted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,350 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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VAZ 901 is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 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 VAZ 901, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VAZ 901 is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 May 1987.

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