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E415 GCF

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,377 mi
Last recorded58,377 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE415 GCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,377 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 58,377 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine front stabilizer bar broken

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,269 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 58,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,988 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 66,988 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

excess travel on hand brake

Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,988 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 66,973 miles

general corrosion around underside of vehicle

hazard lights flashing fast

nearside door shut corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2008 66,973 miles

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

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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general corrosion around underside of vehicle

hazard lights flashing fast

nearside door shut corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,973 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front pipe to manafold joint blowing slightly

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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E415 GCF is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E415 GCF, 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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E415 GCF is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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