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D288 FHM

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,459 mi
Last recorded90,459 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 FHM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 90,459 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 62,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,317 miles

dash lights inop

Fail 19 Mar 2021 57,317 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

dash lights inop

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,317 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 57,317 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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D288 FHM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D288 FHM, 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 D288 FHM registered?

D288 FHM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 August 1986.

Is D288 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D288 FHM shows 6 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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