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D942 PTU

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,470 mi
Last recorded19,470 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD942 PTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 19,470 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 19,296 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,612 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 18,612 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,838 miles

cracking to all four tyre side walls

Fail 24 Nov 2008 17,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracking to all four tyre side walls

Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,349 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 16,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small hole in boot floor

Fail 4 Nov 2006 14,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small hole in boot floor

Pass 5 Nov 2005 11,888 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 11,888 miles

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

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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D942 PTU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 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 D942 PTU, 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 39 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 D942 PTU registered?

D942 PTU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 January 1987.

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