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D156 EDU

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

17,503 mi
Last recorded17,503 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 EDU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 17,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,818 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 16,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,807 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 16,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 16,770 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 16,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 16,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 16,730 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,565 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 16,565 miles

Offside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,417 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 16,417 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 15,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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D156 EDU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 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 D156 EDU, 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 39 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 D156 EDU registered?

D156 EDU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D156 EDU safe to buy?

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