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E204 OML

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,138 mi
Last recorded96,138 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE204 OML
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 89,958 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 89,958 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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E204 OML is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E204 OML, 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 E204 OML registered?

E204 OML is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E204 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for E204 OML shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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