MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/r hand brake low effort
offside rear seat belt secure but loose in fitting
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/r hand brake low effort
offside rear seat belt secure but loose in fitting
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F256 MFT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F256 MFT, 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 F256 MFT registered?
F256 MFT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 16 March 1989.
Is F256 MFT safe to buy?
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