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A353 TOU

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,986 mi
Last recorded82,986 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA353 TOU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 82,986 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 82,986 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 81,126 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 81,126 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 80,480 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 80,480 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 80,483 miles

Extensive weld repairs to underside of vehicle

No rear seat belts fitted to rear seats

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 80,483 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery live wire - Frayed & corroded

Extensive weld repairs to underside of vehicle

No rear seat belts fitted to rear seats

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,268 miles

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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A353 TOU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 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 A353 TOU, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A353 TOU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 April 1984.

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