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E189 ECU

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 ECU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2005 89,099 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 89,099 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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E189 ECU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow 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 Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E189 ECU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E189 ECU registered?

E189 ECU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E189 ECU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E189 ECU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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