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E409 AFC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,702 mi
Last recorded17,702 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 AFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,702 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,662 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 17,079 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 17,079 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,713 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 16,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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E409 AFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E409 AFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E409 AFC registered?

E409 AFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E409 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E409 AFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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