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C513 HCK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,449 mi
Last recorded66,449 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC513 HCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,449 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 64,903 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,607 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 61,607 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,666 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 29,619 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both front track control arms bent

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,629 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 24,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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C513 HCK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C513 HCK, 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 C513 HCK registered?

C513 HCK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 October 1985.

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