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E84 YHE

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,058 mi
Last recorded56,058 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE84 YHE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 56,058 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,824 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 55,819 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 55,808 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour pre 1980 (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements pre 1980 (0.1 (d))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,799 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sharp edges front & rear wheel arches due to modification.

Fail 12 Mar 2020 55,798 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sharp edges front & rear wheel arches due to modification.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,511 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

boot not check no key

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 49,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,679 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

n/s front wheel arch missing †vehicle in poor condition †owner very inpolite

Fail 18 Mar 2006 47,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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E84 YHE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E84 YHE, 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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E84 YHE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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