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EKO 476Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,006 mi
Last recorded2,006 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKO 476Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 2,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 1,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 7,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 6,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 6,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 5,581 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 5,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 5,210 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 5,166 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 4,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 4,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 3,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 2,954 miles

offside inner driveshaft boot insecure

Fail 16 May 2012 2,954 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

offside inner driveshaft boot insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,537 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 2,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 2,177 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,982 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,982 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,635 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 65,633 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,214 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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EKO 476Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 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 EKO 476Y, 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 43 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 EKO 476Y registered?

EKO 476Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is EKO 476Y safe to buy?

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