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E193 XKY

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,897 mi
Last recorded32,897 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE193 XKY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,897 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,854 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 32,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,302 miles

rear number plate has patterned background

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,945 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,990 miles

n/s front door hinge broken

Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,990 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front door hinge broken

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,471 miles

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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E193 XKY is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E193 XKY, 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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What year was E193 XKY registered?

E193 XKY is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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