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F606 ETU

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

71,622 mi
Last recorded71,622 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 ETU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,622 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 71,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both handbrake cables slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 71,437 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 71,380 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 71,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 71,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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F606 ETU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 F606 ETU, 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 F606 ETU registered?

F606 ETU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F606 ETU safe to buy?

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