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C33 PRS

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,613 mi
Last recorded18,613 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 PRS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,613 miles

Front Oil leak engine oil ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear seat belts not tested

Fail 5 Jul 2016 18,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged Off the pump (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak engine oil ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,049 miles

Body kit fitted over outer sills

Slight noise on nearside rear wheel when rotated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 17,707 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,288 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 16,263 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,394 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 15,390 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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C33 PRS is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C33 PRS, 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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C33 PRS is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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