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E680 XYB

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,101 mi
Last recorded61,101 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE680 XYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,101 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 61,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 57,732 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bolt missing from front exhaust to engine mounting bracket

both front steering rack boots perishing

small amount of play in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 29 May 2009 56,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,176 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,172 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front upper suspension inner ball joint grease seal split

nearside front wheel bearing noisey?

offside rear brake effort a bit low

Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 52,556 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E680 XYB is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E680 XYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E680 XYB registered?

E680 XYB is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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