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E203 UEA

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,000 mi
Last recorded1,000 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 UEA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 1,000 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 1,000 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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Pass 9 Nov 2009 1,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 1,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 1,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 1,000 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E203 UEA is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E203 UEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E203 UEA registered?

E203 UEA is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E203 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E203 UEA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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