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E596 HPU

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,442 mi
Last recorded91,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE596 HPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,245 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,237 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,032 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,962 miles

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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E596 HPU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E596 HPU, 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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What year was E596 HPU registered?

E596 HPU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E596 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E596 HPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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