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E548 XKL

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE548 XKL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 97,799 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 97,799 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 92,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gromet missing from drivers floor

nearside windscreen scratched

Fail 1 May 2008 92,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

gromet missing from drivers floor

nearside windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,103 miles

both front seats slightly loose

nearside screen washers blocked/inoperative

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bushes/bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2007 86,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front windscreen washers not working

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

Strong advise - front seats slightly loss

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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E548 XKL is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E548 XKL, 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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E548 XKL is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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