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E594 XKO

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,861 mi
Last recorded57,861 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE594 XKO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,861 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,309 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front floor corroded

rear fuel pipe rubber perished

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,289 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

fuel pipe corroded

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 56,666 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel line perished at fuel tank

Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,867 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear fog lamp slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,200 miles

engine running very weak

o/s suspension low

rear exhaust mounting loose

steering rack boots twisted

Fail 27 Mar 2006 4,198 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E594 XKO is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black 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 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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E594 XKO, 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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E594 XKO is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 28 March 1988.

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