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A352 JNX

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA352 JNX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,355 miles

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

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

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

bonnet stay rod loose

corrosion; floor pans, various susp comps

exh deteriorating & slightly loud

front & rear brake imb slightly high

fuel pipe corroding

n/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

rear brake pipes corroding

reverse lights n/w

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,355 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay rod loose

corrosion; floor pans, various susp comps

exh deteriorating & slightly loud

front & rear brake imb slightly high

fuel pipe corroding

n/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

rear brake pipes corroding

reverse lights n/w

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,702 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear silencer mount broken

Reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear silencer mount broken

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,534 miles

n/s/f top suspension arm slight wear

rear seat belt lower mount point behind rear seat( restricted inspection )

reverse lights not working

weld repairs carried out in varioue places

Fail 17 Jun 2010 72,534 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear seat belt lower mount point behind rear seat( restricted inspection )

reverse lights not working

weld repairs carried out in varioue places

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,276 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 72,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,197 miles

50 spots of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2008 678,180 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

50 spots of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Poor repair and lots of filler in and around mountings of front subframe

Rear number plate marked through lettering

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 66,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion in boot floor and arch

Filler and poor repairs front mountings front subframe

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear number plate marked through lettering

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A352 JNX is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 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 A352 JNX, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A352 JNX is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 January 1984.

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