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SNP 346Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,634 mi
Last recorded47,634 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 346Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,634 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear wheel out of alignment

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,628 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear wheel out of alignment

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower 1/4 panel has corrosion/ blistering

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower 1/4 panel has corrosion /blistering

Offside Front Lower 1/4 panel has corrosion/ blistering

Offside screen washer ineffective

Rear It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 46,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,964 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2011 34,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2010 33,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,982 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,875 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 32,875 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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SNP 346Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SNP 346Y, 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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SNP 346Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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