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E502 TPW

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,852 mi
Last recorded19,852 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE502 TPW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 19,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Please note: Front and rear tyres walls perished.

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 2 Nov 2021 17,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 16,099 miles

all tyres perishing

arears of underside slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 16,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

all tyres perishing

arears of underside slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 16,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low

nearside and offside sill areas slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 14,476 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,728 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 12,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 10,233 miles

Indicator flashing speed & brightness only just acceptable.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,464 miles

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

rear battery tray has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2006 8,514 miles

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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E502 TPW is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red 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 Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 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 Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E502 TPW, 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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E502 TPW is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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