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E259 AHS

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,846 mi
Last recorded88,846 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE259 AHS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,846 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 653,901 miles

advise n/s/r floor pan been welded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,928 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,123 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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E259 AHS is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E259 AHS, 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 E259 AHS registered?

E259 AHS is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E259 AHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E259 AHS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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