MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C156 TLW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 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 C156 TLW, 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 41 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 C156 TLW registered?
C156 TLW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 October 1985.
Is C156 TLW safe to buy?
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