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TCU 346Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,868 mi
Last recorded81,868 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCU 346Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,868 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 80,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2013 80,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2012 14,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,954 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion of driver's floorpan and other areas not in test

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 43,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,409 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,406 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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TCU 346Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCU 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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TCU 346Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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