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D321 SJN

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,321 mi
Last recorded14,321 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD321 SJN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 14,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 98,694 miles

seats removed at time of test

Fail 17 May 2016 98,587 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1e)

seats removed at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,404 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 3,392 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 2,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 2,648 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery lead slightly damaged

bottom radiator bolt hanging out

number plate lights have a slight blue tinge

wiper switch loose

Fail 21 Jul 2012 2,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery lead slightly damaged

bottom radiator bolt hanging out

number plate lights have a slight blue tinge

wiper switch loose

Pass 23 Jul 2011 1,790 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 1,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,212 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 95,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D321 SJN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D321 SJN, 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 D321 SJN registered?

D321 SJN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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