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C358 EEC

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,203 mi
Last recorded61,203 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC358 EEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 60,465 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 60,465 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,290 miles

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

Oil leak

front subframe solid mounted to front panel

general surface corrosion to rear subframe and underside of vechile

Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front subframe solid mounted to front panel

general surface corrosion to underside of vechile

Pass 22 May 2013 60,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2013 60,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2012 55,843 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 55,843 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 45,447 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 45,447 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 38,493 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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C358 EEC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C358 EEC, 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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C358 EEC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 July 1986.

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