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353 ACE

1990 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,658 mi
Last recorded25,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration353 ACE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,658 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 25,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,337 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 25,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 25,324 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 24,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,654 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 23,654 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,061 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 23,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,274 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,935 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Stop lamp not working 72
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
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353 ACE is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 353 ACE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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353 ACE is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 July 1990.

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