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C141 VAY

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,905 mi
Last recorded43,905 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC141 VAY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,631 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,530 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 43,497 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,970 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,617 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 33,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C141 VAY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C141 VAY, 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 40 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 C141 VAY registered?

C141 VAY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C141 VAY safe to buy?

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