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E785 CCN

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,958 mi
Last recorded30,958 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE785 CCN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,958 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 30,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
430
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 288
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 250
fog lamp not working 203
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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E785 CCN is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 51,516 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 Advantage fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E785 CCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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E785 CCN is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E785 CCN safe to buy?

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