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F404 ETT

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,813 mi
Last recorded84,813 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF404 ETT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,813 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 84,813 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,160 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,012 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

Near side front brake binding slightly

Near side front shock absorber has little damping effect

Near side rear shock absorber has little damping effect

Off side front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

breather hose split

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,967 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 79,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front upper arm outer ball joint grease nipple missing

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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F404 ETT is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F404 ETT, 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 F404 ETT registered?

F404 ETT is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F404 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F404 ETT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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