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E355 HLF

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,089 mi
Last recorded57,089 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE355 HLF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,089 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 57,087 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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E355 HLF is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E355 HLF, 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 E355 HLF registered?

E355 HLF is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 December 1987.

Is E355 HLF safe to buy?

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