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LFW 152Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,283 mi
Last recorded33,283 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFW 152Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,283 miles

o/s door step holed at front

o/s/r foot brake effort on low side

Fail 5 Oct 2012 33,283 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

access to rear seats impaired by after market seats

o/s door step holed at front

o/s/r foot brake effort on low side

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 31,769 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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LFW 152Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LFW 152Y, 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 LFW 152Y registered?

LFW 152Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 April 1983.

Is LFW 152Y safe to buy?

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