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C956 GYC

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,614 mi
Last recorded60,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC956 GYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 60,614 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 60,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 60,024 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,914 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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C956 GYC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C956 GYC, 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 C956 GYC registered?

C956 GYC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C956 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C956 GYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C956 GYC have outstanding finance?

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