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E160 CJA

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,687 mi
Last recorded60,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 CJA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 83,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,376 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 317
Steering rack gaiter split 204
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 193
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
fog lamp not working 139
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E160 CJA is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E160 CJA, 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 E160 CJA registered?

E160 CJA is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E160 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E160 CJA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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