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D383 CAC

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,854 mi
Last recorded49,854 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD383 CAC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,854 miles

Rear light lenses dull.

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing. †Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 26 May 2007 49,439 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Imbalance on rear service brake.

Pass 20 May 2006 44,373 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 44,371 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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D383 CAC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D383 CAC, 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 D383 CAC registered?

D383 CAC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 November 1986.

Is D383 CAC safe to buy?

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