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F952 SPY

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,497 mi
Last recorded44,497 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF952 SPY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,497 miles

both front bottom arm bushes slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

n/s/f tyre close t wear indicators

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight under body corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2011 44,495 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front bottom arm suspension bushes slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

other slight under body corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,967 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 39,670 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,881 miles

no side mirrors

Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,953 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 27,953 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,879 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 23,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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F952 SPY is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F952 SPY, 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 F952 SPY registered?

F952 SPY is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 24 October 1988.

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