MOT Status
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure silencer loose, loose at front joint also (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint insecure in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak visible
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter perished
oil leak visible
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil leaks various
n/s and o/s front suspension stablizer arms front end bushes cracked and soddened with oil
o/s and n/s outer sills to floor pan weld repair done from inside vehicle water increase is presant at repair area
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both inner driveshaft joints insecure
downpipe bracket loose
front floor pans corroded, has been welded from inside
o/s door hinges worn
o/s door lower mounting area corroded
rear inner valance corroded
upper engine mount/brace, rear bush worn
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
downpipe bracket loose
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both inner driveshaft joints insecure
front floor pans corroded, has been welded from inside
o/s door hinges worn
o/s door lower mounting area corroded
rear inner valance corroded
upper engine mount/brace, rear bush worn
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E663 SAX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 39,035 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E663 SAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E663 SAX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 20 November 1987.
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