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E430 SCL

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,206 mi
Last recorded32,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 SCL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 32,206 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,347 miles

Nearside inner gator corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 89,347 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner gator corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,784 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,379 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,552 miles

Front indiacators faded to white

Rear indicaters faded to white

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,526 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,818 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 17,558 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,030 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

drivers door hard too close

Fail 27 Jul 2007 65,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

drivers door will not shut properly

Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,721 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 34,475 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 34,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking 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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E430 SCL is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E430 SCL, 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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E430 SCL is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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