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E858 TEA

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,135 mi
Last recorded87,135 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE858 TEA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,392 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,044 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 82,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,756 miles

corrosion to subframe

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,308 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint wear

o/s/f wheel bearing wear

Pass 3 Oct 2015 80,786 miles

front brake discs corrosion and wear

o/s/r and n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking and perishing and on wear indicators

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,456 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,094 miles

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

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

o/s/f door slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,094 miles

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

o/s/f door slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,780 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,780 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,995 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 63,969 miles

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)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

rear of boot floor corroded in centre

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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E858 TEA is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E858 TEA, 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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E858 TEA is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 7 April 1988.

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