Austin Mini Mayfair
Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 998 cc
C255 TLHMOT history
C255 TLH is a blue petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 15 Aug 1985. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 87,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 87,851 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 7
- 4 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C255 TLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Mini Mayfair
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 15 Aug 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C255 TLH was last recorded at 87,851 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jun 2019: 84,844 miles, lower than 87,842 miles on 9 Mar 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,851 miles · 19 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,851 miles
- 2019 – 84,844 miles
- 2017 – 87,842 miles
- 2016 – 87,837 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,851 miles
- AdvisoryBattery tray corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear floors.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHazzard warning lights \ switch not working, fitted to vehicle pre 1986.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front CV boot twistedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
7 tests since 29 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,851 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 87,851 miles
- Test number
- 730117335499
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear floors.
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryHazzard warning lights \ switch not working, fitted to vehicle pre 1986.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front CV boot twisted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail87,851 miles (+3,007)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,851 miles
- Test number
- 848998656580
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear floors.
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryHazzard warning lights \ switch not working, fitted to vehicle pre 1986.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front CV boot twisted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 84,844 miles
- Test number
- 564775875105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,844 miles (-2,998)7 dangerous14 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,844 miles
- Test number
- 692445991124
- DangerousBody panel likely to become detached bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHazard lights not working
Pass87,842 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 87,842 miles
- Test number
- 232782528126
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,837 miles
- Test number
- 501587699376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,837 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,837 miles
- Test number
- 741881817032
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about C255 TLH
- Does C255 TLH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C255 TLH expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C255 TLH?
- The MOT on C255 TLH expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C255 TLH done?
- C255 TLH was recorded at 87,851 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 2 miles a year.
- Has C255 TLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C255 TLH has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on C255 TLH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C255 TLH find?
- C255 TLH passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: battery tray corroded; corrosion to both rear floors.; front brake discs corroded, and 4 more.
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