MOT Status
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81,879 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front inner arch/floor corroded and holed out of prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner arch/floor corroded and holed out of prescribed areas
Offside Rear Battery box corroded and holed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower shock locking nut loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner arch/floor corroded and holed out of prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner arch/floor corroded and holed out of prescribed areas
Offside Rear Battery box corroded and holed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive idle speed high but within limit (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front seat not latching in place
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear seat back loose
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
various welding repairs covered in underseal
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSH SLIGHT WORN
GEAR BOX AND ENGINE OIL LEAK
Gearbox mounting defective ()
REAR N/S AND O/S SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY
REAR SUB FRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION
REAR VALANCE HAS SURFACE CORROSION
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/S AND O/S FLOOR SILL AND WELDING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
UNDERBODY FLOOR COVERD WITH UNDER SILL
UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Headlamp aim too low N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (a))
Road wheel fixing loose N/S AND O/S REAR (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FLOOR AND AROUND INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected REAR FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSH SLIGHT WORN
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
GEAR BOX AND ENGINE OIL LEAK
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
REAR N/S AND O/S SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY
REAR SUB FRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION
REAR VALANCE HAS SURFACE CORROSION
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S FRONT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/S AND O/S FLOOR SILL AND WELDING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
UNDERBODY FLOOR COVERD WITH UNDER SILL
UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exstensive welding done to vehicle covered in underseal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see report (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and high (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exstensive welding done to vehicle covered in underseal
Slight play nearside front hub / bearing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Slight play nearside front hub / bearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel slightly long
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E129 BUD is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 63,040 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 Jet Black fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E129 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Jet Black typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Jet Black is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E129 BUD is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 June 1988.
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