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E654 LWP

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,842 mi
Last recorded95,842 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE654 LWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s & o/s rear tyres slight cracking

o/s front tyre slight cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,584 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s & o/s rear tyres slight cracking

o/s front tyre slight cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,887 miles

co erratic

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,823 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 80,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

engine idle high

Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,776 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 80,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 71,985 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,310 miles

advise co only just passed

Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise co only just passed

Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,544 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,279 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 60,279 miles

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

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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E654 LWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E654 LWP, 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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E654 LWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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