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E895 OFX

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE895 OFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 85,285 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,550 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,548 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 82,347 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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E895 OFX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E895 OFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E895 OFX registered?

E895 OFX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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