MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,747 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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as per previous vt32
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
extensive welding repairs to undervehicle
instruments loose
internal wireing is a complete mess and all over inner vehicle
no carpets fitted
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lights dull
o/s/f tyre has damage on sidewall
surface corrosin to chassis and underbody
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?
Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E959 LOT is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E959 LOT, 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 E959 LOT registered?
E959 LOT is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E959 LOT safe to buy?
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