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SKH 595B

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,122 mi
Last recorded24,122 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 595B
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 24,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,036 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 24,036 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 24,036 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,014 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 24,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 22,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,566 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 22,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,449 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 20,445 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,928 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

emissions close to limit (hc)

front and rear wheels very close to inner wings

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 16,917 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SKH 595B is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SKH 595B, 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 SKH 595B registered?

SKH 595B is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is SKH 595B safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKH 595B shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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