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E954 CHJ

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,097 mi
Last recorded45,097 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 CHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 45,097 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 45,097 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 44,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,507 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 44,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 44,281 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 43,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,001 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 42,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,585 miles

inner and outer sills and floor heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,137 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,738 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,208 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,593 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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E954 CHJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E954 CHJ, 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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E954 CHJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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