MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
ALL FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE A DEGREE OF PLAY---BORDERLINE PASS
Front No Plate Damaged
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 Hl E?
Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YKE 499X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 55,480 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 1000 Hl E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 234 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKE 499X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 Hl E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 Hl E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YKE 499X registered?
YKE 499X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 Hl E, first registered on 28 May 1982.
Is YKE 499X safe to buy?
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