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E508 YKE

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,002 mi
Last recorded65,002 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE508 YKE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,002 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine and transmission ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear fog lamp intermitant but worked on test, further investigation required

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,670 miles

corrosion starting on near side rear floor

exhaust brackets very rusty

slight play in oof side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Fail 29 Jun 2016 64,670 miles

All position lamps not working not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side and off side (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam near side and off side (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release near side front (5.2.5a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush near side front (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting on near side rear floor

exhaust brackets very rusty

slight play in oof side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in nearside radius arm

slight play ion offside front wheel bearing not deemed excessive

Fail 19 Jun 2015 63,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in nearside radius arm

slight play ion offside front wheel bearing not deemed excessive

Pass 30 May 2014 53,534 miles

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

washers poor on near side

Fail 30 May 2014 53,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,862 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 198,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 48,484 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,019 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,477 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 47,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,136 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 47,136 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,764 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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E508 YKE is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E508 YKE, 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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E508 YKE is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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