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E522 EVK

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,886 mi
Last recorded97,886 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 EVK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,886 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 97,884 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 94,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 94,623 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 94,593 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E522 EVK is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E522 EVK, 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 E522 EVK registered?

E522 EVK is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E522 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 EVK shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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