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C848 LPU

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,310 mi
Last recorded26,310 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC848 LPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,310 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,727 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 23,727 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,360 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 20,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,776 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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C848 LPU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C848 LPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C848 LPU registered?

C848 LPU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 March 1986.

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The MOT history for C848 LPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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