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D552 XMX

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,566 mi
Last recorded27,566 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD552 XMX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,542 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 27,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting on subframe broken (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,466 miles

front number plate loose

Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,466 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front number plate loose

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,455 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,393 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car showing signs of corrosion

slight free play in o/s and n/s/f top and bottom swivels

Fail 18 Apr 2007 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car showing signs of corrosion

slight free play in o/s and n/s/f top and lower swivels

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,332 miles

general underbody showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/f swivels could do with greasing

rear sub frame corroding/poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2006 26,332 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine staberlizer bushes worn

general underbody showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/f swivels could do with greasing

rear sub frame corroding/poor condition

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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D552 XMX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 39,035 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 D552 XMX, 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 39 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 D552 XMX registered?

D552 XMX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 20 January 1987.

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