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F588 OEH

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,418 mi
Last recorded41,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF588 OEH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 41,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,342 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 41,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 41,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,191 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,387 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,486 miles

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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F588 OEH is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F588 OEH, 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 F588 OEH registered?

F588 OEH is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F588 OEH safe to buy?

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