MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front no plate cracked
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both rear tyre sidewalls perished
offside rear brake backplate corroded
sidewall damage to offside front tyre not exposing cords
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both rear tyre sidewalls perished
nearside park brake pivot partially seized
offside rear brake backplate corroded
sidewall damage to offside front tyre not exposing cords
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?
Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E829 NSE is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 E829 NSE, 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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E829 NSE is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 1 June 1988.
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