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E212 UEC

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,479 mi
Last recorded37,479 miles
Recorded on26 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 UEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2008 37,479 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

seat runners welded to floor cant be tipped forward .no rear passengers

Pass 22 May 2007 50,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate cracked

Fail 19 May 2007 50,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,461 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,444 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
430
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 288
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 250
fog lamp not working 203
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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E212 UEC is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 45,461 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 Advantage fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E212 UEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Advantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Advantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E212 UEC registered?

E212 UEC is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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