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E712 ETM

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE712 ETM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill on the limit of corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2014 51,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal throttle pedal rubbers missing

Pass 23 Jun 2013 83,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,348 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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E712 ETM is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 E712 ETM, 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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E712 ETM is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 20 June 1988.

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