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F408 EAM

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,594 mi
Last recorded42,594 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 EAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,594 miles

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

os hand brake cable has little movement

Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,577 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

os hand brake cable has little movement

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,265 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,265 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 38,991 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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F408 EAM is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F408 EAM, 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 F408 EAM registered?

F408 EAM is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is F408 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F408 EAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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