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E340 LRF

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,430 mi
Last recorded34,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 LRF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,401 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,396 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,405 miles

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

the brake pedal pressure required to opperate the brakes is more than you would expect from a similar vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2007 24,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

the brake pedal pressure required to opperate the brakes is more than you would expect from a similar vehicle

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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E340 LRF 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 66.7%.

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 E340 LRF, 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 E340 LRF registered?

E340 LRF is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is E340 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E340 LRF 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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