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A204 STU

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,245 mi
Last recorded8,245 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA204 STU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 8,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 8,229 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 8,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,192 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 8,187 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,159 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,147 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear floors corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear valance corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 8,023 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear floors corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear valance corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 7,777 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 7,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,353 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 7,357 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,870 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 4,890 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 4,890 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 4,250 miles

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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A204 STU is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A204 STU, 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 A204 STU registered?

A204 STU is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 4 September 1983.

Is A204 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A204 STU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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