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D788 EAJ

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,769 mi
Last recorded35,769 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 EAJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,946 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 26,932 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,518 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 24,518 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Park Lane?

Based on 1,626 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 85
fog lamp not working 84
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D788 EAJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 55,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Park Lane fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D788 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Park Lane typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Park Lane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D788 EAJ registered?

D788 EAJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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