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E331 CTA

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,074 mi
Last recorded88,074 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE331 CTA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,042 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 83,753 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 83,753 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,832 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 76,819 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both front inner cv gaitors insecure

corrosion around bulk head and in both corners in engine bay area

nearside tyres low and offside rear tyre low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2007 76,448 miles

Exhaust mounts loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both inner driveshaft joints boot insecurely mounted

Fail 23 Oct 2007 76,446 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust mounts loose

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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E331 CTA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E331 CTA, 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 E331 CTA registered?

E331 CTA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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