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UAN 446Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,331 mi
Last recorded58,331 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAN 446Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,331 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 58,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,068 miles

Both check straps missing from front doors.

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle has been heavily customized & had extensive welding done to it.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,717 miles

Check straps missing from both front doors.

This vehicle has been heavly customized & had extensive welding done to it.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check straps missing from both front doors.

This vehicle has been heavly customized & had extensive welding carry out.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,086 miles

This vehicle has had extensive welding done to it & has been very heavly customized.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,084 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

This vehicle has had extensive welding done to it & has been very heavly customized.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,876 miles

Both front wheels different size to rear wheels.

Excessive welding has been carry out underneath vehicle.

Fail 29 May 2009 80,735 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wheels different size to rear wheels.

Excessive welding has been carry out underneath vehicle.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,272 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 53,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

vehicle has been modified

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,941 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle tested as presented. †vehicle has been extensivly modified.

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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UAN 446Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UAN 446Y, 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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UAN 446Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 March 1983.

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