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E659 KBC

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 KBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 72,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 72,201 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,840 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,834 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,278 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rera tyres cracked/perished

extensive corrossion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,223 miles

general underfloor corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2007 70,138 miles

battery carrier base corroded + weak

front subframe mtg to under body showing signs of weakening

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 68,281 miles

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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E659 KBC is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E659 KBC, 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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What year was E659 KBC registered?

E659 KBC is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 2 May 1988.

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