MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
dust seals missing on both top and bottom off side ball joint
rear seats missing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?
Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E159 VUM is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E159 VUM, 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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What year was E159 VUM registered?
E159 VUM is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 13 April 1988.
Is E159 VUM safe to buy?
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