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E344 YNK

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,402 mi
Last recorded4,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 YNK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 4,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 4,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 4,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 4,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Most inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 3,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2017 3,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 3,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 2,542 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 1,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 1,197 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 1,197 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 673 miles

corrosion in offside front floor

corrosion in offside outer bodysill but not in perscribed failure area

Fail 23 Jun 2011 656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion in offside front floor

corrosion in offside outer bodysill but not in perscribed failure area

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in base of "A" pillar on offside

corrosion in centre of boot floor but not in failure area

corrosion starting in offside front floor

corrosion starting on nearside outer bodysill

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2010 81 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in central boot floor but not in perscribed failure area

corrosion on nearside and offside rear subframe

long travel on hand brake

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,560 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 99,560 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 96,094 miles

cut to nearside front tyre not to cords

Pass 13 Dec 2005 68,547 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

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

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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E344 YNK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E344 YNK, 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 E344 YNK registered?

E344 YNK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E344 YNK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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