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E846 YWF

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,259 mi
Last recorded59,259 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE846 YWF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,259 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 59,259 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Slight play in ball joints

Offside Front Outer slight play in ball joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,450 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both nearside tyres perished

slight corrosion on rear subframe

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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E846 YWF is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E846 YWF, 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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What year was E846 YWF registered?

E846 YWF is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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