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JEY 383Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,324 mi
Last recorded42,324 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 383Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 42,324 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 42,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,490 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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JEY 383Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JEY 383Y, 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 JEY 383Y registered?

JEY 383Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JEY 383Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEY 383Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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