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DHA 120Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,633 mi
Last recorded87,633 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHA 120Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,633 miles

front brake imbalence still near to legal limit

Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,028 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 85,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,581 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 83,576 miles

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

both rear tyres perished to legal limit recomend emmediate renewal - rear silencer blowing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 77,727 miles

PLAY AT OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ON LEGAL LIMIT

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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DHA 120Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 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 DHA 120Y, 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 43 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 DHA 120Y registered?

DHA 120Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 February 1983.

Is DHA 120Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHA 120Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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