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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes old covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s o/s all four joints have lift greased (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres old perrished on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
sills floor chassi sub frames rusty general metal fatige
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides upper have slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sills floor chassi sub frames has general metal fatige through out (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are old starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides upper have slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sills floor chassi sub frames has general metal fatige through out (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are old starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE DRY RUSTY HAVE GENERAL METAL FATIGE THROUGH OUT TOP UP WITH WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SERVICE HAND BRAKES JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK SOON REAR LIMIT VALVE SUSPECT (1.2.1 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES ALL FOUR JOINTS HAVE LIFT TOP UP WITH GREASE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING ON TYR E WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE DRY RUSTY HAVE GENERAL METAL FATIGE THROUGH OUT TOP UP WITH WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SERVICE HAND BRAKES JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK SOON REAR LIMIT VALVE SUSPECT (1.2.1 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES ALL FOUR JOINTS HAVE LIFT TOP UP WITH GREASE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING ON TYR E WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE BEEN WAX OILED AND GREASE THROUGH OUT MOOR WAX REQ PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRIP REAR BRAKES LIMIT VALVE STICKING AND HAND BRAKE JUST MET LIMITS 17% (1.2.1 (e))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ALL FORE HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND LIFT IN THEM ADJUST GREASE SAME TIME (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH JUST MET LIMITS (1.2.1 (f))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE THROUGH OUT WAX OIL GREASE NOW
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ALL 4 HAS LIFT AND SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH JUST MET LIMITS (1.2.1 (f))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE THROUGH OUT WAX OIL GREASE NOW
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ALL 4 HAS LIFT AND SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
sills floor chassi brake pipes sub frames as general rust metal fatigue wax oil grease through out
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))
sills floor chassi brake pipes sub frames as general rust metal fatigue wax oil grease through out
Ball joint has slight play all 4 joints as slight play grease and check (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts slight play (2.5.A.3c)
sills floor chassi brake pipes sub frames as general metal fatigue keep wax oil and grease topped up.
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise clean grease wax oil both sub frames (2.4.A.3)
sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses dry rusty old req wax oil grease now
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry salty surface rust req clean re pressure check wax oil grease through out preventive maintance does work as general metal fatige to all and sub frames ready for future repairs
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry salty surface rust req clean re pressure check wax oil grease through out preventive maintance does work as general metal fatige to all and sub frames ready for future repairs
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
sills floor chassi brake pipes as general metal fatige been weled and blacked heavy advise to general metal fatige through out
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
sills floor chassi brake pipes as general metal fatige been weled and blacked heavy advise to general metal fatige through out
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil general metal fatige pressent
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil general metal fatige pressent
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
sills floor chassi both sub frames surface rust advise to wax oil general metal fatige through out vehicle ADVISE ONLY
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust developing advise to wax oil steam clean first wire brush re check advise only
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
after rectification of upper and lower ball joint excessive movement , both n/s and o/s front wheel bearings will require checking for movement.
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13 FEX is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 FEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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13 FEX is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 May 1986.
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