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E747 YAW

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 YAW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2009

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Battery insecure

no speedo fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,188 miles

all four wheel sticking out

both headlamp aims on lower limit

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 15 Sep 2007 6,188 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all four wheels sticking out

hand brake travel on limit

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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E747 YAW is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E747 YAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E747 YAW registered?

E747 YAW is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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