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A310 HJT

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,192 mi
Last recorded43,192 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA310 HJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,192 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

pin hole in the offside cv gaiter.

slight play in the steering rack.

slight roughness in the offside front wheelbearing.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,621 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,621 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,159 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 33,159 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,126 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 32,126 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,322 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 31,317 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 29,730 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 29,730 miles

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

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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A310 HJT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 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 A310 HJT, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A310 HJT registered?

A310 HJT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 September 1983.

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