MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
gromet missing from drivers floor
nearside windscreen scratched
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was E548 XKL registered?
E548 XKL is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 May 1988.
Is E548 XKL safe to buy?
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