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C811 CFB

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,565 mi
Last recorded25,565 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC811 CFB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 25,565 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion on boths sills

Pass 11 May 2013 25,565 miles

corrosion on boths sills

Pass 2 May 2012 2,484 miles

battery cable close to exhaust at rear

Fail 19 Apr 2012 2,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

battery cable close to exhaust at rear

hole in floor os but not within 30cm offany mounting etc

Pass 25 May 2007 2,437 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 2,437 miles

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

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

multi colourd and change of colour

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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C811 CFB is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C811 CFB, 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 C811 CFB registered?

C811 CFB is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C811 CFB safe to buy?

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