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SYO 506S

1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,368 mi
Last recorded17,368 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT57,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 506S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2007 17,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,088 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,513 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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SYO 506S is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYO 506S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYO 506S registered?

SYO 506S is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is SYO 506S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 506S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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