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C717 PAN

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,875 mi
Last recorded62,875 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 PAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 62,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 62,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,110 miles

Near side outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,110 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Near side outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,694 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 57,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,535 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C717 PAN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C717 PAN, 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 C717 PAN registered?

C717 PAN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C717 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C717 PAN shows 9 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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