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C655 CTA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

7,861 mi
Last recorded7,861 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC655 CTA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 7,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion in battery tray

corrosion in body work nearside front and offside front

corrosion in bulk head

Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 7,536 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,641 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2015 6,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2013 5,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 5,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,538 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 5,538 miles

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

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,533 miles

corrosion on floorpan and battery box

Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,593 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 3,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,196 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 51,196 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,237 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 48,237 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,195 miles

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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C655 CTA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C655 CTA, 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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C655 CTA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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