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F646 ODU

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,171 mi
Last recorded11,171 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 ODU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,931 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 8,931 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 8,342 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 May 2007 8,336 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play at steering wheel to rack

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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F646 ODU is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 60,618 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 Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F646 ODU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F646 ODU registered?

F646 ODU is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F646 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F646 ODU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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