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F228 PPM

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,499 mi
Last recorded17,499 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 PPM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,499 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 17,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,443 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,173 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 16,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,569 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 16,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2008 13,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,352 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 8,108 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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F228 PPM is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F228 PPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F228 PPM registered?

F228 PPM is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F228 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F228 PPM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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