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VRD 755Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,986 mi
Last recorded69,986 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRD 755Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 69,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,973 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 69,973 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes are binding slightly

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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VRD 755Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VRD 755Y, 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 43 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 VRD 755Y registered?

VRD 755Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is VRD 755Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRD 755Y shows 3 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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