MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
slight play n/s top ball joint
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WCS 408S is a 1978 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 23,642 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 Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCS 408S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of WCS 408S?
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What year was WCS 408S registered?
WCS 408S is a 1978 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is WCS 408S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WCS 408S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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