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YCP 739Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,684 mi
Last recorded12,684 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCP 739Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,684 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 12,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,801 miles

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

SIGNS OF OSF BRAKE HOSE HAVING TOUCHJED RADIUS ARM OK ON TEST

Fail 27 Mar 2007 4,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SIGNS OF OSF BRAKE HOSE HAVING TOUCHJED RADIUS ARM OK ON TEST

Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,939 miles

SLIGHT BIND AT O/S/F BRAKE

Fail 3 Apr 2006 1,939 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

SLIGHT BIND AT O/S/F BRAKE

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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YCP 739Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,404 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 YCP 739Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCP 739Y registered?

YCP 739Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 September 1982.

Is YCP 739Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCP 739Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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