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E326 XVS

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,739 mi
Last recorded60,739 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 XVS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,739 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s steering rack gaiter in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2009 60,732 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s steering rack gaiter in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 50,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,790 miles

slight play offside steering rack

rear nearside tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Dec 2005 44,773 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight play offside steering rack

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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E326 XVS is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 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 E326 XVS, 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 39 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 E326 XVS registered?

E326 XVS is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E326 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E326 XVS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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