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E351 HLF

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,522 mi
Last recorded76,522 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 HLF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2006 76,522 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 76,522 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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E351 HLF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E351 HLF, 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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What year was E351 HLF registered?

E351 HLF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E351 HLF safe to buy?

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