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E150 XHC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,121 mi
Last recorded46,121 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE150 XHC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres are cracking

bulk head is corroded

front floor pan is corroded

nearside door mirror is missing

offside front sill and arch is corroded

rear fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2015 46,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres are cracking

bulk head is corroded

front floor pan is corroded

nearside door mirror is missing

offside front sill and arch is corroded

rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,115 miles

Oil leak

all tyres are cracking

front brake discs are corroded

front sub-frame mounts are worn

rear fuel pipes are corroded

rear shock absorber bushes are perishing

slight play in front upper ball joints

small hole in offside front outer sill

vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,115 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres are cracking

front brake discs are corroded

front sub-frame mounts are worn

rear fuel pipes are corroded

rear shock absorber bushes are perishing

slight play in front upper ball joints

small hole in offside front outer sill

vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,099 miles

Oil leak

all tyres are cracking

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pipes are corroded

front sub-frame mounts are worn

rear shock absorber bushes are perishing

slight play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints

vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,099 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres are cracking

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pipes are corroded

front sub-frame mounts are worn

rear shock absorber bushes are perishing

slight play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints

vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,801 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,801 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle

some corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

some corrosion to rear subframe

some pitting to front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,368 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 45,368 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,339 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 44,338 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 43,722 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 43,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E150 XHC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 E150 XHC, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E150 XHC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 January 1988.

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