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E292 DHK

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,655 mi
Last recorded31,655 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE292 DHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,655 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 31,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 30,335 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 30,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,282 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 30,282 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,307 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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E292 DHK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E292 DHK, 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 E292 DHK registered?

E292 DHK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 December 1987.

Is E292 DHK safe to buy?

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