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C782 KAX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,662 mi
Last recorded29,662 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC782 KAX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,995 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 27,993 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Co 3.7 Hc 1100

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner cv gaiter insecure

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,866 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,866 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,866 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 27,866 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,866 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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C782 KAX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C782 KAX, 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 C782 KAX registered?

C782 KAX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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