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E900 YWL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,035 mi
Last recorded61,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE900 YWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,016 miles

n/s and o/s rear handbrake cable wires fraying

Fail 29 Jun 2018 61,016 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear handbrake cable wires fraying

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,972 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short under vehicle o/s rear ,slight floor damage (1.9.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

n/s front rubber bump stop missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower and slower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 60,700 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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E900 YWL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E900 YWL, 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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E900 YWL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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