MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,332 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valace (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded bur not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight corrosion around vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate incorrect not reflective (0.1 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged hand brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect not reflective (0.1 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill and floor sill areas holed x2 (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolt insecure (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
both outer sill panels corroded but not holed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
floors starting to corrode but not holed
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to floor both sides (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to floor both sides (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
all 4 tyres have slight wall cracking
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C856 UPV is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C856 UPV, 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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C856 UPV is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 27 March 1986.
Is C856 UPV safe to buy?
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