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C268 EMM

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,474 mi
Last recorded2,474 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC268 EMM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 2,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 98,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

number plate front craked

Fail 29 Jun 2009 98,546 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

number plate front craked

Pass 13 May 2008 97,387 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 97,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery live cable close to exhaust

nearside front bottom ball joint spring washer opened up

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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C268 EMM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C268 EMM, 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 C268 EMM registered?

C268 EMM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C268 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C268 EMM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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