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E136 XEY

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,848 mi
Last recorded37,848 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 XEY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,848 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 37,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 330,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,033 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
430
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 288
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 250
fog lamp not working 203
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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E136 XEY is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 51,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Advantage fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E136 XEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Advantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Advantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E136 XEY registered?

E136 XEY is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E136 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E136 XEY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E136 XEY have outstanding finance?

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