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E234 YGH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,275 mi
Last recorded41,275 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 YGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,275 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 41,275 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,263 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 41,263 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,256 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 41,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,140 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 41,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,057 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 41,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,776 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,776 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,700 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,530 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 40,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,142 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 40,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 39,627 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,052 miles

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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E234 YGH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E234 YGH, 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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What year was E234 YGH registered?

E234 YGH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E234 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E234 YGH shows 24 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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