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C358 UDG

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,553 mi
Last recorded55,553 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC358 UDG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 55,553 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 55,542 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear at front (3.6.B.1)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,324 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,323 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,064 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 53,064 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UDG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C358 UDG, 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 C358 UDG registered?

C358 UDG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C358 UDG safe to buy?

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