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CNA 276Y

1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E55,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNA 276Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 Hl E
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 96,026 miles

damage nsf wing and frontt panel slight wear to nsf hub underbody rusted and numerous repairs

Fail 18 May 2009 96,026 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

damage nsf wing and frontt panel slight wear to nsf hub underbody rusted and numerous repairs

Fail 20 Apr 2009 96,016 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front

front carpet missing

main beam switch faulty

rear fuel hose perished

stiff accelerator pedal

Fail 19 Apr 2006 96,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 96,027 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 106
fog lamp not working 103
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
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CNA 276Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 55,480 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 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNA 276Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CNA 276Y registered?

CNA 276Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 15 October 1982.

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