MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?
Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E298 LYO is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 63,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Mini Jet Black fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E298 LYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Jet Black typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Jet Black is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E298 LYO registered?
E298 LYO is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 9 April 1988.
Is E298 LYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for E298 LYO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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