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E757 AMW

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,532 mi
Last recorded63,532 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE757 AMW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under body front to rear under sealed

Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under body front to rear under sealed

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle as whole underneath undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,347 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle as whole underneath undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,797 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 62,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,496 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 51,496 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,143 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 60,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 57,801 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 57,796 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bumper insecure

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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E757 AMW 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 50%.

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 E757 AMW, 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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E757 AMW is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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