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E651 CFJ

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,073 mi
Last recorded46,073 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE651 CFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 46,073 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/s door has slight corrosion to lower door

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,310 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 43,310 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise welding to o/s/f inner sill an d rear subframe

Pass 16 Feb 2008 41,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,386 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 39,386 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,474 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 38,474 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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E651 CFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E651 CFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E651 CFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 11 May 1988.

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