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GIG 8537

1998 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Other 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,354 mi
Last recorded36,354 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 8537
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,062 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 36,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,316 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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GIG 8537 is a 1998 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIG 8537, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 28 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GIG 8537 registered?

GIG 8537 is a 1998 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is GIG 8537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 8537 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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