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C685 DYH

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,095 mi
Last recorded16,095 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC685 DYH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brakes cannot be seen

Fail 15 Jul 2008 16,092 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brakes cannot be seen

Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,375 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 13,375 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 11,553 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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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C685 DYH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C685 DYH, 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 C685 DYH registered?

C685 DYH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C685 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C685 DYH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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