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C160 KHL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,999 mi
Last recorded84,999 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 KHL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 84,999 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer centre of the sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,999 miles

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

front and rear of the centre exhaust pipe has a slight leak of gases

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,680 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 94,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 94,022 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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C160 KHL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 C160 KHL, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C160 KHL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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