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C955 PCD

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,555 mi
Last recorded85,555 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC955 PCD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 85,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2011 84,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r boot floor heavy corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2011 84,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r boot floor heavy corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,974 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 80,974 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?

Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
fog lamp not working 79
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C955 PCD is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Ritz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 54,137 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 Ritz fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C955 PCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Ritz typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Ritz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C955 PCD registered?

C955 PCD is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 27 November 1985.

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