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F580 FRA

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,709 mi
Last recorded56,709 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF580 FRA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,709 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise corrosion all over floor under body

Fail 5 Jun 2012 56,695 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,848 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 54,838 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,941 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,941 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,294 miles

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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F580 FRA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F580 FRA, 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 F580 FRA registered?

F580 FRA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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