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A159 VAM

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

20,281 mi
Last recorded20,281 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA159 VAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 20,281 miles

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front seat belts (5.2.2b)

underside of vehicle in advanced state of corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2016 20,281 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear outer sills inner and floor x4 and marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front seat belts (5.2.2b)

underside of vehicle in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,581 miles

nearside and offside rear shock lower mountings bushes worn.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 17,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside and offside rear shock lower mountings bushes worn.

o/s steering arm play.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 13,427 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 13,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside 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 Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 8,742 miles

drivers seatbelt bit slow to retract.

oil leak engine.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 8,722 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

drivers seatbelt bit slow to retract.

oil leak engine.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 3,958 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

oil leak engine.

slight sign of fuel leak.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 3,939 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

oil leak engine.

slight sign of fuel leak.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,787 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play.

offside front tyre worn low inner edge.

slight play steering column.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,602 miles

offside front tyre worn low inner edge.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,602 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn low inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,358 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 87,351 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

clutch flexi hose rubbing/worn.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,160 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 80,158 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,046 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 72,039 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 61,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 58,200 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 58,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A159 VAM is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 A159 VAM, 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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A159 VAM is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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