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A339 DPY

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,749 mi
Last recorded77,749 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA339 DPY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 77,749 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,520 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,520 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,621 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 76,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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A339 DPY is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A339 DPY, 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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What year was A339 DPY registered?

A339 DPY is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A339 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A339 DPY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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