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YBC 496Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

41,883 mi
Last recorded41,883 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBC 496Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,883 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle very rusty but wont hole

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,352 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 37,351 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 37,200 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,914 miles

n/s and o/s floors corroded

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s rear seat belt missing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 36,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s and o/s floors corroded

n/s front inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 36,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s and o/s floors corroded

n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,051 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes imbalanced

knock in steering

mist of fluid around master cylinder

o/s floor panel showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

pinhole in o/s/f outer C.V boot

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 7 Dec 2011 36,051 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes imbalanced

knock in steering

mist of fluid around master cylinder

o/s floor panel showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

pinhole in o/s/f outer C.V boot

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 18 Nov 2011 36,023 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

knock in steering

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/r floor panel showing corrosion

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,915 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front inner wing signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion to floor

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2010 34,915 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front inner wing signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion to floor

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2009 76,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

SIDEWALL CRACKING ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE .

Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,605 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 75,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion to floor pan

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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YBC 496Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBC 496Y, 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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YBC 496Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 June 1983.

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