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E286 WKN

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 WKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 81,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,894 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,879 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight fluctuation in rear brake readings

Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,256 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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E286 WKN is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red 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 Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 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 Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E286 WKN, 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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E286 WKN is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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