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E827 PHA

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,861 mi
Last recorded78,861 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE827 PHA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 78,861 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack boots in poor condtion

corrosion and repairs to floor pan

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to bulkhead/inner wings

hazard lights operation poor

idle high

ind. and washer stalk slightly loose

nsr parking brake effort low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

corrosion and repairs to floor

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to sills

corrosion under bonnet

idle high

steering rack boots poor

Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,870 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

corrosion and repairs to floor

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to sills

corrosion under bonnet

idle high

steering rack boots poor

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,571 miles

3d no/ plates fitted

n/s wiper poor

poor hazard light opperation

Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,550 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

3d no/ plates fitted

n/s wiper poor

poor hazard light opperation

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,068 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,884 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 6 Dec 2007 62,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 55,134 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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E827 PHA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green 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 E827 PHA, 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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E827 PHA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 February 1988.

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