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E565 UOL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,528 mi
Last recorded58,528 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 UOL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 58,528 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 54,936 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 54,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,246 miles

Oil leak

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,521 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,454 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 59,126 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f floor corroded but not in a structual area

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor corroded but not in a structual area

Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,194 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 56,189 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,007 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 55,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

floor starting to corrode

rear sub frame staring to corrode

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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E565 UOL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E565 UOL, 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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E565 UOL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 March 1988.

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