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C181 TPA

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,723 mi
Last recorded64,723 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 TPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small hole in o/s sill o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2009 64,723 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small hole in o/s sill o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,825 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

various body corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,825 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

airbox insecure

alternator drive belt loose

various body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,443 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 58,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 55,537 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front door shut holed outside prescribed area.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

welded repairs to the underside of the vehicle cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal.

Fail 24 Dec 2005 55,537 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front door shut holed outside prescribed area

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

welded repairs to underside of vehicle cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

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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C181 TPA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C181 TPA, 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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C181 TPA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 18 February 1986.

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