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E517 YYD

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 YYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure, not considered excessive

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2025 81,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure, not considered excessive

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2025 81,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure, not considered excessive

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure, not considered excessive

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,683 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,663 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,596 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Osf lower / Nsf lower (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Osf lower / Nsf lower (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,538 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,418 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 81,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

rear sub frame surface corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2017 81,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

rear sub frame surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,071 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 81,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,945 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 80,945 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,680 miles

Rear subframe slight surface corrision

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,607 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,489 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,485 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,281 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 80,270 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,126 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 30,126 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,053 miles

slight blow on exhaust and slight corrision on sills/sub frame

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,708 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 79,706 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 79,302 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 79,012 miles

Offside front bottom shock absorber bushes showing signs of wear

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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E517 YYD is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 E517 YYD, 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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What year was E517 YYD registered?

E517 YYD is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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