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E360 LRF

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,590 mi
Last recorded5,590 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE360 LRF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,590 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 5,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 99,311 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 99,309 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E360 LRF is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 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 Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E360 LRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E360 LRF registered?

E360 LRF is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E360 LRF safe to buy?

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