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F258 PDD

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

17,335 mi
Last recorded17,335 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 PDD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 17,335 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 17,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 17,327 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 17,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 17,125 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 17,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 17,071 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 17,071 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 16,716 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,703 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 16,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,930 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,930 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,409 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 15,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,409 miles

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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F258 PDD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F258 PDD, 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 F258 PDD registered?

F258 PDD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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