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D949 SKC

1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly48,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD949 SKC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside engine mount collapsed

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Slight play in all front ball joints

rearmost exhaust mount missing

BATTERY CABLE SHORTING ON EXHAUST AT FRONT

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,727 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,461 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 75,461 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,075 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 67,075 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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D949 SKC is a 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,010 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 Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D949 SKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D949 SKC registered?

D949 SKC is a 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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