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E79 ATA

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 ATA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 97,895 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 97,885 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Dec 2013 98,921 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,921 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 Dec 2012 98,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 97,670 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 97,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 97,669 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 97,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 861 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 855 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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E79 ATA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E79 ATA, 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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E79 ATA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 February 1988.

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