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E25 LWK

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,266 mi
Last recorded39,266 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 LWK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 39,266 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,266 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s jacking point showing signs of corossinn

Pass 3 Aug 2013 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 30,676 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,676 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E25 LWK is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E25 LWK, 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 E25 LWK registered?

E25 LWK is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E25 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E25 LWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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