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E865 BRM

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE865 BRM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,423 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,877 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,877 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E865 BRM 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 60%.

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 E865 BRM, 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 E865 BRM registered?

E865 BRM is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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