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F696 KJN

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,001 mi
Last recorded43,001 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 KJN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,001 miles

screen damaged

bonnet corroded

boot heavily corroded

exhaust leaking

nearside front headlamp damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

oil leak

rear bumper missing

Fail 6 Dec 2017 42,999 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion boot (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

bonnet corroded

boot heavily corroded

exhaust leaking

nearside front headlamp damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

oil leak

rear bumper missing

screen damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,999 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,014 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 42,999 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,999 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,050 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 42,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,316 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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F696 KJN is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F696 KJN, 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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F696 KJN is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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