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E196 CCA

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,875 mi
Last recorded38,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE196 CCA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,875 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 38,813 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 38,731 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Fail 20 Jun 2023 38,731 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,536 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 38,294 miles

Battery Cable insecure by rear subframe

Nearside Rear Arch Adrift ( one mounting)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe and Hose Clip Rotten ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to carry out full inspection of repair due to sealant over repair, repair feels ok

Fail 5 Jul 2019 38,262 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Arch holed by previous repair. Close to Shocker Mounting Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery Cable insecure by rear subframe

Nearside Rear Arch Adrift ( one mounting)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe and Hose Clip Rotten ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,881 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 37,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also excessive play (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,446 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,648 miles

Front suspension height low. Only has slight bump stop clearance.

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 36,648 miles

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

Front suspension height low. Only has slight bump stop clearance.

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,364 miles

both front, lower balljoints have play.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,139 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,127 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,916 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 35,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both nearside rear , footbrake, and handbrake effort low

Pass 30 Aug 2008 56,148 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both handbrake cable pivots siezed, but dont affect handbrake readings.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 35,259 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 34,515 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 34,515 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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E196 CCA is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E196 CCA, 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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E196 CCA is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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