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C409 YUE

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 YUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,595 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play but has been greased (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable to lever secure but should have clevis pin.

light corrosion under all of vehicle, could do with waxoyl

oil leak

rear body corrosion.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,595 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play but has been greased (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable to lever secure but should have clevis pin.

light corrosion under all of vehicle, could do with waxoyl

oil leak

rear body corrosion.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure BOTTOM BOLT LOOSE (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure BOTTOM BOLT LOOSE (2.7.2b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,612 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,166 miles

HAD H/B CABLES FITTED TOP BOTTOM BALL JOINTS FITTED FRONT SUB FRAME MOUNTS FITTED WELDING 2 FLOOR UNDERSEALED REAR BRAKE READING LOW

Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,562 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 64,557 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C409 YUE is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey 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 C409 YUE, 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 C409 YUE registered?

C409 YUE is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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