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J156 TBW

1992 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,426 mi
Last recorded69,426 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 TBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 69,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,624 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,222 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 44,222 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 43,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 40,107 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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J156 TBW is a 1992 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J156 TBW, 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 34 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J156 TBW registered?

J156 TBW is a 1992 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J156 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J156 TBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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