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F26 KOO

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,815 mi
Last recorded73,815 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 KOO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2008 73,815 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Battery tray corroded and battery falling through hole in boot

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side door mirror missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,597 miles

both front floors weak.

inner sills weak.

slight play to o/s front lower ball joint

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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F26 KOO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F26 KOO, 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 F26 KOO registered?

F26 KOO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 September 1988.

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