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E301 VKH

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,417 mi
Last recorded77,417 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 VKH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,417 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 77,417 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

os/f tyre with slight cut on side wall

Pass 15 May 2008 77,184 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 76,441 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 76,441 miles

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

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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E301 VKH is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Blue 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 E301 VKH, 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 E301 VKH registered?

E301 VKH is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E301 VKH safe to buy?

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