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D559 YMY

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,253 mi
Last recorded58,253 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 YMY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2007 58,253 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 57,951 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,486 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 490,587 miles

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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D559 YMY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D559 YMY, 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 D559 YMY registered?

D559 YMY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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