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E865 LWS

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,973 mi
Last recorded70,973 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE865 LWS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,973 miles

Heavy use of underseal applied cannot fully inspect.

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake effort just met, will need attention.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,788 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,078 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,285 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 93,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,257 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 74,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LWS is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E865 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

E865 LWS is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E865 LWS safe to buy?

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