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A632 FAY

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,766 mi
Last recorded81,766 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA632 FAY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,510 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,378 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,121 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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A632 FAY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A632 FAY, 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 A632 FAY registered?

A632 FAY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 September 1983.

Is A632 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A632 FAY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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