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E174 HOO

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE174 HOO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside sill corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,330 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,038 miles

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,496 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 59,147 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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E174 HOO is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E174 HOO, 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 E174 HOO registered?

E174 HOO is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 8 June 1988.

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