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E521 HLL

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,716 mi
Last recorded13,716 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE521 HLL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,716 miles

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

no bumpers fitted to this vehicle

no rear passenger seats fitted to this vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2008 13,711 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

no bumpers fitted to this vehicle

no rear passenger seats fitted to this vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,391 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 11,376 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 11,354 miles

Right hand rear tyre has unusual wear pattern recommend renewal.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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E521 HLL is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Black 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E521 HLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E521 HLL registered?

E521 HLL is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E521 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E521 HLL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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