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E563 TAH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,024 mi
Last recorded21,024 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE563 TAH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 21,024 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,874 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 20,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 20,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,460 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 20,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,153 miles

centre exhaust box corroded and blowing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 20,144 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 19,136 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 19,136 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 18,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside door corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,883 miles

offside door corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,539 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 18,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,502 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,105 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 17,105 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E563 TAH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E563 TAH, 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.

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E563 TAH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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