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E508 PAJ

1987 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,164 mi
Last recorded58,164 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE508 PAJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,164 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 58,162 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 57,703 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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E508 PAJ is a 1987 Austin Mini in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 43,332 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E508 PAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E508 PAJ registered?

E508 PAJ is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E508 PAJ safe to buy?

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