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F136 NPX

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 NPX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 98,463 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,463 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,621 miles

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

n/s inner sill slight hole

o/s front floor slight hole

s/rack notchey

Fail 29 Aug 2006 87,482 miles

Front Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

rear s/frame and floor rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,482 miles

rear s/frame and floor rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2005 86,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 863,214 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight blow on exhaust

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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F136 NPX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F136 NPX, 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 F136 NPX registered?

F136 NPX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F136 NPX safe to buy?

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