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C783 YPY

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,810 mi
Last recorded32,810 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 YPY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 32,810 miles

General Corrosion On Upper Body Panels & Underside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 32,810 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Corrosion On Upper Body Panels & Underside

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

surface rust and misting of oil and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 31,515 miles

surface rust and black paint coating and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 31,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both sides (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

surface rust and black paint coating and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 14 Dec 2016 31,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,480 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 29,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake only just ment it apeeasr the braking system may require adjustment/repair.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside upper and lower ball joints slight play

Fail 28 May 2014 27,535 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear hand brake only just met it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 25,394 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 25,282 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 25,278 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,749 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,898 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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C783 YPY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 C783 YPY, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C783 YPY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 June 1986.

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