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F261 UPR

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 UPR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,672 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 60,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Washer jets require adjustment

Wipers not parking correctly

Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,628 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Washer jets require adjustment

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,469 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 55,041 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 50,637 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 50,637 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 48,302 miles

rear subframe has small amout of surface rust

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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F261 UPR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F261 UPR, 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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What year was F261 UPR registered?

F261 UPR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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