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E556 NEL

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,726 mi
Last recorded22,726 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE556 NEL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,969 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to split and perish not considered excessive at time of test.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 18,969 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all 4 tyres starting to split and perish not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,837 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 18,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 18,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,419 miles

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

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 NEL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NEL, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E556 NEL registered?

E556 NEL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E556 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E556 NEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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