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E936 DBM

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,437 mi
Last recorded43,437 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE936 DBM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 43,437 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 43,437 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 43,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,941 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 42,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,578 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,567 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 42,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,118 miles

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

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

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

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 DBM is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBM, 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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E936 DBM is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 5 March 1988.

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