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F381 OJE

1988 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,622 mi
Last recorded31,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini67,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 OJE
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 2,012 miles

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

exhaust system rear cotton reel mounting appears weak

Fail 24 Sep 2007 1,916 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Battery insecure

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

rear seat swab insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2006 99,062 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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F381 OJE is a 1988 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F381 OJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F381 OJE is a 1988 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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