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E637 HLB

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,688 mi
Last recorded36,688 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE637 HLB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 36,688 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 36,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,133 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 61,326 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,027 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 35,948 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 35,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 35,862 miles

under body corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,623 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,175 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 35,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,761 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,727 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,447 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,447 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

clutch pedal soft,difficult gear selection

engine misfire,hc emissions high,633ppm

parking brake travel requires adjustment/attention

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,045 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 32,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake slightly low

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,717 miles

o/s/r brake slightly low

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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E637 HLB is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E637 HLB, 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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E637 HLB is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 7 March 1988.

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