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E55 EMS

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

4,860 mi
Last recorded4,860 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 EMS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 4,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 4,724 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 4,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 3,726 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced near side and off side rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

no standard seats fitted security poor

Fail 6 Jul 2023 3,723 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced near side and off side rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

no standard seats fitted security poor

Pass 22 Jul 2022 3,227 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 3,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 2,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 2,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 1,253 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 99,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,173 miles

Dash board loose.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slighty rough when spun.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,638 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 84,065 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 82,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 74,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,135 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 70,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 67,144 miles

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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E55 EMS is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E55 EMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E55 EMS registered?

E55 EMS is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E55 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E55 EMS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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