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E389 YKJ

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,978 mi
Last recorded37,978 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE389 YKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 37,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within wiper sweep outside zone "A" under 40mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 37,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 37,926 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 37,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 37,817 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,798 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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E389 YKJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E389 YKJ, 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 E389 YKJ registered?

E389 YKJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E389 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E389 YKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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