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E92 VWT

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,147 mi
Last recorded36,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE92 VWT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,147 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,650 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

various gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,394 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion to varuios parts and components

varoius gaiters deterioated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,482 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake could be better

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,640 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake could be better

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,212 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in some wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,954 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 21,954 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 18,359 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes covered with underseal unable to properly inspect

Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,359 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes covered with underseal unable to properly inspect

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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E92 VWT is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E92 VWT, 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 E92 VWT registered?

E92 VWT is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 May 1988.

Is E92 VWT safe to buy?

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