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E618 CPC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,942 mi
Last recorded4,942 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE618 CPC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 4,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,902 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 3,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,936 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 1,936 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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E618 CPC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E618 CPC, 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 E618 CPC registered?

E618 CPC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E618 CPC safe to buy?

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