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E556 CCH

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,321 mi
Last recorded25,321 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE556 CCH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 25,321 miles

Oil leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all underbody excssively underseald

Fail 22 May 2014 25,318 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all underbody excssively underseald

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,380 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 22,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,563 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 17,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 12,707 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,634 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E556 CCH is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E556 CCH, 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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E556 CCH is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 February 1988.

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