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E466 BUD

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 BUD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,570 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 933,552 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 93,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,905 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear battery box slightly corroded

rear tyres deteriorated on inside walls

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,761 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 3,215 miles

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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E466 BUD is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E466 BUD, 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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E466 BUD is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 30 May 1988.

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