MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E504 XGT is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E504 XGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E504 XGT registered?
E504 XGT is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 January 1988.
Is E504 XGT safe to buy?
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