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E934 JCW

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE934 JCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 83,940 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers slightly weak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2015 67,819 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both front shock absorbers slightly weak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2014 67,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,057 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,057 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,360 miles

n/s front wheel arch excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s rear tyre is cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2006 42,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front wheel arch excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s rear tyre is cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2006 42,358 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/front wheelarch excessively corroded but not near prescribed area

Pass 2 Dec 2005 84,680 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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E934 JCW is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E934 JCW, 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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E934 JCW is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 February 1988.

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