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E447 FWC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,679 mi
Last recorded96,679 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE447 FWC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 96,656 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 96,643 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,615 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 95,120 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 95,093 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2006 94,738 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 94,662 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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E447 FWC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E447 FWC, 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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What year was E447 FWC registered?

E447 FWC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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