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YCL 317S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,589 mi
Last recorded59,589 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 85046,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCL 317S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,589 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,561 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,244 miles

Coolant leak from engine core plug

Nearside rear wheel is slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Dec 2009 56,210 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside door mirror missing, Only obligatory after Aug 1st 1978. Vehicle is a May 1978.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,097 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,273 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 850?

Based on 2,356 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
brake recording little or no effort 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 103
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YCL 317S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCL 317S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCL 317S registered?

YCL 317S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 3 May 1978.

Is YCL 317S safe to buy?

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