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C238 SMV

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,981 mi
Last recorded77,981 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 SMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,981 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 77,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR BOOT FLOOR (offside). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT and REAR INCORRECT COLOUR. (0.1 (d))

Nearside and offside front track control arms inner mounting bushes perished.

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONT. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,957 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail gearbox (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,460 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,460 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,412 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 72,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 58,923 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 58,923 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R flexi slightly twisted

Pass 29 Sep 2005 52,511 miles

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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C238 SMV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 C238 SMV, 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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What year was C238 SMV registered?

C238 SMV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 January 1986.

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