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F955 RRW

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,964 mi
Last recorded66,964 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 RRW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2014 66,964 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Mounting broken on centre pipe (exhaust still secure)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,519 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,794 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,433 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 38,163 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F955 RRW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F955 RRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F955 RRW registered?

F955 RRW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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