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A915 DMY

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,418 mi
Last recorded3,418 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA915 DMY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 3,418 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 3,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 3,362 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 3,362 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 3,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 3,262 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 3,262 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 3,228 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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A915 DMY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A915 DMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A915 DMY registered?

A915 DMY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 28 September 1983.

Is A915 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A915 DMY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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