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F555 OPX

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,047 mi
Last recorded24,047 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 OPX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some advanced corrosion in rear sub frame

Fail 25 Jan 2010 24,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some advanced corrosion in rear sub frame

Pass 24 Jan 2009 14,381 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 6,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 6,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 98,985 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 98,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 98,576 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F555 OPX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F555 OPX, 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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F555 OPX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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