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C5 CDK

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,540 mi
Last recorded16,540 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CDK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 16,540 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 16,491 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 16,344 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 16,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,793 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 15,793 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,579 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 15,579 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 14,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,332 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,991 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 12,991 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 124,948 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 124,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,868 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 11,868 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2008 10,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2007 95,515 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre deflated

Pass 6 Dec 2006 8,161 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 8,161 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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C5 CDK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 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 C5 CDK, 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 38 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 C5 CDK registered?

C5 CDK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 5 January 1988.

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The MOT history for C5 CDK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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