MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine has oil leak
osf/nsf lower swivel has slight play
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside rear tyre starting to deteriate
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
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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F478 YPW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F478 YPW, 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 F478 YPW registered?
F478 YPW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 October 1988.
Is F478 YPW safe to buy?
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