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F834 OOU

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,252 mi
Last recorded36,252 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF834 OOU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 33,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

speedo cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,643 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 21,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 21,237 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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F834 OOU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F834 OOU, 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 F834 OOU registered?

F834 OOU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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