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F397 HAU

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,189 mi
Last recorded29,189 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF397 HAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,189 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 29,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs covered in surface rust

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F397 HAU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F397 HAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F397 HAU registered?

F397 HAU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F397 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F397 HAU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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