MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is D949 SKC safe to buy?
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