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ESW 308Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

263 mi
Last recorded263 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESW 308Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 263 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 98,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 96,483 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,112 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 60,105 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2005 58,524 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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ESW 308Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,242 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 ESW 308Y, 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 43 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 ESW 308Y registered?

ESW 308Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is ESW 308Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESW 308Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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