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FFC 583Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,304 mi
Last recorded48,304 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFC 583Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On seal, next rear axle fixation. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear bumper is missing. (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Mud guard. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Mud guard panel next "A" pillar. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge with play. (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 47,317 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,164 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 46,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,882 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nsr brake binding slightly

osr tyre perished/cracking

Pass 11 May 2013 42,990 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 42,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 38,856 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,856 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,832 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 34 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

N/S/Front tyre "aged"/ "cracked" around tread pattern.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,400 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,518 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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FFC 583Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 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 FFC 583Y, 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 43 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 FFC 583Y registered?

FFC 583Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 March 1983.

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