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F959 NAN

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,364 mi
Last recorded59,364 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 NAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,491 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 58,491 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All tyres incorrect direction of rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,104 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,060 miles

Slight surface corrosion apparent

Small hole in N/S/F outer sill - but not structual

Underseal and grease present

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,978 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,795 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,653 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,247 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,277 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,277 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,118 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,696 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,289 miles

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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F959 NAN is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F959 NAN, 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 F959 NAN registered?

F959 NAN is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F959 NAN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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