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HOO 157Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,467 mi
Last recorded13,467 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOO 157Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 13,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 13,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 13,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 13,414 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 13,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,207 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,163 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 13,158 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,817 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 12,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,763 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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HOO 157Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HOO 157Y, 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 HOO 157Y registered?

HOO 157Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is HOO 157Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOO 157Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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