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A393 SYC

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA393 SYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 71,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 71,718 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2015 81,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,796 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,367 miles

N/S/R RADIUS ARM SHOWING SLIGHT MOVEMENT

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

O/S/F FLOORPAN CORRODED

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R RADIUS ARM SHOWING SLIGHT MOVEMENT

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

O/S/F FLOORPAN CORRODED

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,126 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 73,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,560 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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A393 SYC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A393 SYC, 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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A393 SYC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 March 1984.

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