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E838 SKH

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,390 mi
Last recorded49,390 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE838 SKH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,771 miles

Nearside front coilover upper spring mounting free play

Offside front coilover upper spring mounting free play

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,283 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 46,667 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 46,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,257 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,755 miles

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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E838 SKH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E838 SKH, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E838 SKH registered?

E838 SKH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 September 1987.

Is E838 SKH safe to buy?

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