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XAP 526Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,575 mi
Last recorded87,575 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAP 526Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,575 miles

ALL BRAKE READINGS ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS, FURTHER ADJUSTMENT ADVISED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion around windscreen, water seeping through

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2018 87,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold pipe into centre (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working when hazards activated (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

complete exhaust system corroded

corrosion around windscreen, water seeping through

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,961 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 86,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,766 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front inner steering rack arm ahs play

Fail 30 Sep 2016 81,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front inner steering rack arm ahs play

slight play in offside upper ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2014 69,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,314 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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XAP 526Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAP 526Y, 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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XAP 526Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 February 1983.

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