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F82 XOE

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

1,960 mi
Last recorded1,960 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF82 XOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 1,960 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 1,957 miles

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

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 1,957 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 1,957 miles

slight play in off side track rod end, floor getting thin in places.very slight play in n/s/rear trailing arm.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 1,957 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F82 XOE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F82 XOE, 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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F82 XOE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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