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C499 CFJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,312 mi
Last recorded20,312 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 CFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 20,312 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 20,312 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,955 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 17,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK NEAR SIDE.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,982 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 16,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine breather pipe split

rear valance holed & corroded

wiper blades slightly smeary

wiper motor insecure

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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C499 CFJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C499 CFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C499 CFJ registered?

C499 CFJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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