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E306 PUM

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,428 mi
Last recorded29,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 PUM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,428 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play All 4 Front Ball Joints Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 29,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to Downpipe Area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Image On Both Lamps Incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Flexible Pipe From Tank To Fixed Metal Pipe Incorrectly Clipped. (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play All 4 Front Ball Joints Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 28,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 28,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 28,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front jacking points rusty

under side rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,956 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 26,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All 4 Mounts Have Corrosion in Perscribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Thorn in inner edge ()

Nearside Outer Sill holed, not in perscribed area.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,016 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,231 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 22,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

All four tyres perished

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,358 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres perished on wall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,929 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 19,554 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 19,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,696 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SPLITTING ON SIDE WALLS AND TREAD NEAR TO WIRE/CORD.

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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E306 PUM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E306 PUM, 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 E306 PUM registered?

E306 PUM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 8 August 1987.

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