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KLP 52N

1988 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini67,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLP 52N
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 8 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,362 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,167 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 67,164 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 65,407 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 64,288 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,346 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 64,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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KLP 52N is a 1988 Austin Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,166 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KLP 52N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLP 52N registered?

KLP 52N is a 1988 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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