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C88 GKJ

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,525 mi
Last recorded6,525 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC88 GKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 6,525 miles

rear subframe has some corrosion not exessive

Fail 12 May 2015 6,522 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

indicator and wiper blade switch stalk is loose

rear subframe has some corrosion not excessive

Pass 20 May 2014 4,429 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 41,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 28,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 807 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shocks leaking

floor pan corroded & damaged

front discs corroded

lift to front ball joints

nearside rear tyre perished on inner edge

offside outer sill holed & corroded

oil leak

rear valance holed & corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,883 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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C88 GKJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C88 GKJ, 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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What year was C88 GKJ registered?

C88 GKJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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