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E226 EGU

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,237 mi
Last recorded20,237 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 EGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 20,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 19,751 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,733 miles

Coolant leak bypass hose leaking ()

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

main beam pass/flash not working

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,601 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 19,593 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,584 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,216 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 19,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

n/s mirror missing

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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E226 EGU is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E226 EGU, 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 E226 EGU registered?

E226 EGU is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 2 April 1988.

Is E226 EGU safe to buy?

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