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A138 VOE

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,184 mi
Last recorded23,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 VOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 23,184 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 22,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,258 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 21,257 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,312 miles

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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A138 VOE is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A138 VOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A138 VOE registered?

A138 VOE is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 September 1983.

Is A138 VOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A138 VOE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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