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YME 958N

1984 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,607 mi
Last recorded38,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYME 958N
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,607 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,853 miles

wipers split

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 37,853 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

wipers split

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,882 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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YME 958N is a 1984 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YME 958N, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YME 958N registered?

YME 958N is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is YME 958N safe to buy?

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