MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front footwell corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight play in nearside rack end
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
chassis/brake pipes corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
chassis/brake pipes corroding
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
main battery wire under car not secure
pads 90% worn
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C857 HDA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 C857 HDA, 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 C857 HDA registered?
C857 HDA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 November 1985.
Is C857 HDA safe to buy?
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