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E388 UOX

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,796 mi
Last recorded43,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE388 UOX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 43,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 43,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 43,700 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 43,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 43,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 43,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 42,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 41,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,898 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,089 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 40,074 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 39,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear outter tyre wall has cracks

n/s wiper blade worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 39,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear outter tyre wall has cracks

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,860 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,810 miles

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

when idicators and hazards are on the main beam tell tale is flashing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 37,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

when idicators and hazards are on the main beam tell tale is flashing

Fail 4 Jun 2009 39,206 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,297 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 35,297 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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E388 UOX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E388 UOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E388 UOX registered?

E388 UOX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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