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A138 XWA

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,607 mi
Last recorded40,607 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 XWA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2023 40,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 40,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 40,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,672 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 29,377 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,846 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 19,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,720 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 16,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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 Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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A138 XWA is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A138 XWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A138 XWA registered?

A138 XWA is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A138 XWA safe to buy?

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