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C981 VDX

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,592 mi
Last recorded47,592 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC981 VDX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 47,520 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C981 VDX is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C981 VDX, 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 C981 VDX registered?

C981 VDX is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C981 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C981 VDX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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