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C255 TLH

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC255 TLH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,851 miles

Battery tray corroded

Corrosion to both rear floors.

Front brake discs corroded

Hazzard warning lights \ switch not working, fitted to vehicle pre 1986.

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

Offside Front CV boot twisted

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 87,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery tray corroded

Corrosion to both rear floors.

Front brake discs corroded

Hazzard warning lights \ switch not working, fitted to vehicle pre 1986.

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

Offside Front CV boot twisted

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,844 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 84,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body panel likely to become detached bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hazard lights not working

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,837 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,837 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C255 TLH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C255 TLH, 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 C255 TLH registered?

C255 TLH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C255 TLH safe to buy?

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