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E789 KHX

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,101 mi
Last recorded49,101 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 KHX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,101 miles

N/S DOOR SILL CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 49,101 miles

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

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

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

N/S DOOR SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,101 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 77,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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E789 KHX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E789 KHX, 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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E789 KHX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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