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E961 CHJ

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 CHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 84,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,045 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,919 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,718 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,173 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,686 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 53,686 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 51,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,205 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 33,202 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E961 CHJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E961 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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What year was E961 CHJ registered?

E961 CHJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 May 1988.

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