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E989 DFJ

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,152 mi
Last recorded49,152 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 DFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,329 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 47,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,215 miles

Front headlamps slightly poor beam pattern.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front exhaust mounting deteriorating

slight bind with nearside front brake

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,630 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,907 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 31,890 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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E989 DFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E989 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E989 DFJ registered?

E989 DFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 5 July 1988.

Is E989 DFJ safe to buy?

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