MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F423 XFD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F423 XFD, 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 F423 XFD registered?
F423 XFD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 August 1988.
Is F423 XFD safe to buy?
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