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E246 VJW

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 VJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,980 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 75,973 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 74,999 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 74,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,553 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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E246 VJW is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E246 VJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E246 VJW registered?

E246 VJW is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E246 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E246 VJW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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