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A852 PWC

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,835 mi
Last recorded5,835 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA852 PWC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 5,835 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 5,835 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 5,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 5,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 5,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 5,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 4,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 3,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 2,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 781 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 91,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 91,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,897 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 82,846 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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A852 PWC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A852 PWC, 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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What year was A852 PWC registered?

A852 PWC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 January 1984.

Is A852 PWC safe to buy?

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