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D438 CRE

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,837 mi
Last recorded51,837 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD438 CRE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 51,837 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2026 51,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2012 51,836 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

play in engine mount

Fail 8 May 2012 51,836 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

play in engine mount

Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,836 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 51,836 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,836 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 51,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

O/S/R SUBFRAME GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORROSION

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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D438 CRE is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D438 CRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D438 CRE?

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What year was D438 CRE registered?

D438 CRE is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 17 December 1986.

Is D438 CRE safe to buy?

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