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C799 PVK

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC799 PVK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 86,195 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 562,974 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 80,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,429 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 53,429 miles

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

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

play on rack

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 237
Steering rack gaiter split 177
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 123
fog lamp not working 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
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C799 PVK is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,001 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 Chelsea fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C799 PVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Chelsea typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Chelsea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C799 PVK registered?

C799 PVK is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 10 June 1986.

Is C799 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C799 PVK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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