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D198 WUT

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 WUT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,013 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front seat locking clip broke

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,774 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,774 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 64,266 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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D198 WUT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D198 WUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D198 WUT registered?

D198 WUT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D198 WUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D198 WUT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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