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F260 LVX

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 LVX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,413 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched chafing drive shaft on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,901 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,891 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

rear seats not fitted at time of test - rear seatbelts not testeed

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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F260 LVX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F260 LVX, 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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F260 LVX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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