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E826 VKO

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,719 mi
Last recorded7,719 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE826 VKO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 7,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,636 miles

fuel cap sealing ring perrishing

headlamps of different type

nearside front shock leaking

outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 7,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap sealing ring perrishing

headlamps of different type

nearside front shock leaking

outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,619 miles

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

british beam headlamp fitted on nearside and european beam headlamp fitted on offside

intermittent fault on hazard lights

Fail 3 Jul 2013 7,604 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

all tyres perished

both sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,604 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

all tyres perished

both sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,592 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 7,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,577 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 7,577 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 7,520 miles

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

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

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

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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E826 VKO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E826 VKO, 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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E826 VKO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 January 1988.

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