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F459 TRL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,063 mi
Last recorded62,063 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 TRL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 62,063 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 62,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,835 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F459 TRL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F459 TRL, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F459 TRL registered?

F459 TRL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F459 TRL safe to buy?

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