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E374 WEC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

82,765 mi
Last recorded82,765 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 WEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,765 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 82,765 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,465 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 90,465 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/m floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 86,815 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 86,794 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2011 84,887 miles

n/s door catching a panel

Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,883 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

n/s door catching a panel

Fail 9 Oct 2006 84,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 82,375 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005

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

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

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

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

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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E374 WEC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 E374 WEC, 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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E374 WEC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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