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TAF 580Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,525 mi
Last recorded8,525 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAF 580Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,525 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 8,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 3,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,273 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 95,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,850 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 86,850 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 77,898 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,888 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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TAF 580Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TAF 580Y, 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 TAF 580Y registered?

TAF 580Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 March 1983.

Is TAF 580Y safe to buy?

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