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E254 GNO

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 GNO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2018 48,295 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose top mounting (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,715 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2016 47,715 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust mounting bracket bolt missing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 47,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust is loose at manifold,and front bracket at down pipe is unattached. (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust is loose at remaining mountings.

rear view mirror is missing.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,881 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under vehicle light corrosion.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under vehicle light corrosion.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,631 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 45,629 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 44,930 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 44,930 miles

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

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

offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

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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E254 GNO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 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 E254 GNO, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E254 GNO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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