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E936 CFJ

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE936 CFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 60,224 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 59,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished / cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner nearside and offside bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 59,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner nearside and offside bushes perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,093 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2021 70,886 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside / offside braking effort only just met (1.2.1 (c))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,499 miles

Front slight brake imbalance

Front suspention arm bushs slight worn /deterated

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

fan belt slipping /sqeal

Fail 6 Mar 2019 58,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip rear split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight brake imbalance

Front suspention arm bushs slight worn /deterated

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

fan belt slipping /sqeal

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,914 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

cut in clutch flexie pipe

fuel pipe split but not leaking

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2011 57,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

cut in clutch flexie pipe

fuel pipe split but not leaking

Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,065 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E936 CFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 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 Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E936 CFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E936 CFJ registered?

E936 CFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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