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E383 KRK

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,674 mi
Last recorded41,674 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 KRK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,674 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 41,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 41,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,987 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,976 miles

Both Wipers Starting To Smear

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 35,976 miles

Both Wipers Starting To Smear

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,124 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 28,112 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

excessive corrosion on outer sill but not within 30cm of o/s/f suspension

front wipers do not park automatically

metal brake pipe chaffing through clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,850 miles

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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E383 KRK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E383 KRK, 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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E383 KRK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 June 1988.

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