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E378 PMD

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE378 PMD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,967 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,967 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,603 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 81,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,719 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 80,719 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,605 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 78,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 74,414 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE-LAMINATE

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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E378 PMD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E378 PMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E378 PMD registered?

E378 PMD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E378 PMD safe to buy?

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