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F407 XEX

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,230 mi
Last recorded9,230 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 XEX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2005 9,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL HOSE FROM TANK HAS A CUT IN IT BUT IS NOT LEAKING

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE HAS SLIGHT TWIST

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 9,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL HOSE FROM TANK HAS A CUT IN IT BUT IS NOT LEAKING

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE HAS SLIGHT TWIST

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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F407 XEX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Silver 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 Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 60,618 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 Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F407 XEX, 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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What year was F407 XEX registered?

F407 XEX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F407 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F407 XEX 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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