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E162 PPR

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 PPR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 77,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blow from front part of exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 69,219 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.83 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion front of bonnet

corrosion nearside sill area

corrosion to nearside A panel

corrosion windscreen area

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,351 miles

both outer sills corroding

front inner arches corroded

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E162 PPR is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E162 PPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E162 PPR is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 16 April 1988.

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