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E288 XPP

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,965 mi
Last recorded96,965 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE288 XPP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,965 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 96,964 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tail lamps dim

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,509 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,247 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,058 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 94,624 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 93,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 93,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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E288 XPP is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E288 XPP, 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 E288 XPP registered?

E288 XPP is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E288 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E288 XPP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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