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C261 CPO

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,095 mi
Last recorded20,095 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 CPO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 20,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,990 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 19,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in nearside rear subframe mounting

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,213 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 19,207 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emisions test not carried out due to engine running too fast on idle

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,779 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion off side front floor

whole underside of car undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2006 18,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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C261 CPO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C261 CPO, 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 C261 CPO registered?

C261 CPO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C261 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C261 CPO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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