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G558 HUY

1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,166 mi
Last recorded86,166 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame56,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 HUY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,166 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 86,166 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,285 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 85,285 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,615 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 82,615 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,254 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 81,254 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G558 HUY is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,092 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 G558 HUY, 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 36 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 G558 HUY registered?

G558 HUY is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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