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C551 SHC

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,254 mi
Last recorded80,254 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 SHC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,254 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 80,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 68,343 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 68,339 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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C551 SHC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 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 C551 SHC, 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 40 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 C551 SHC registered?

C551 SHC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C551 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C551 SHC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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