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E32 LYU

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 LYU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 74,821 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,311 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.9 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

REAR BUMPER IS INSECURE

Fail 23 Jan 2007 76,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.9 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

REAR BUMPER INSECURE

Pass 3 Jan 2006 67,630 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 67,630 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 67,613 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6 MM

NEARSIDE TOP SWIVEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SWIVEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON 1.8 MM

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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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E32 LYU is a 1988 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E32 LYU, 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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E32 LYU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 February 1988.

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