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236 EGO

1996 Austin Mini

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,756 mi
Last recorded21,756 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Austin Mini64,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration236 EGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 21,756 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 21,756 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,688 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,342 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 21,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,062 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,972 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,970 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,901 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,828 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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236 EGO is a 1996 Austin Mini in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 64,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 236 EGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 30 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 236 EGO registered?

236 EGO is a 1996 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is 236 EGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 236 EGO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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