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E535 WKN

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 WKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,763 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,647 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,472 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 89,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 89,051 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 89,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E535 WKN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E535 WKN, 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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E535 WKN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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