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E330 HGM

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,761 mi
Last recorded39,761 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE330 HGM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 39,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 8,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 8,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 5,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside number plate lamp worked with a tap

Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside number plate lamp worked with a tap

Pass 9 Sep 2008 3,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 3,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 2,622 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 4 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 317
Steering rack gaiter split 204
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 193
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
fog lamp not working 139
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E330 HGM is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E330 HGM, 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 E330 HGM registered?

E330 HGM is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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