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F325 XHA

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,376 mi
Last recorded15,376 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF325 XHA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2021 15,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 14,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2016 13,390 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2015 12,646 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 11,907 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2011 7,574 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 7,574 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 4,089 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 4,089 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 4,087 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all suspension ball joints dry

exhaust front pipe rubbing body

offside front shockabsorber coroded

offside front suspension adjuster locking nut loose

top engine mounting play

Pass 8 Oct 2008 2,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 42,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 40,235 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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F325 XHA is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 60,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F325 XHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F325 XHA is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 4 August 1988.

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