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H958 YAP

1990 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,387 mi
Last recorded80,387 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair55,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH958 YAP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,387 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 80,386 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 80,091 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,091 miles

Direction indicators not working both front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter split nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,765 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,759 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 79,603 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 79,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,061 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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H958 YAP is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 55,520 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 H958 YAP, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H958 YAP registered?

H958 YAP is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is H958 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H958 YAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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