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E533 KCK

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,280 mi
Last recorded47,280 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE533 KCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,280 miles

ALL OF UNDERSIDE OF CAR COVERD IN UNDERSEAL.

Play in N/S/f top balljoint.

Slight lift in steering column.

Slight play in lower steering column bush.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,274 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake cables rusty

handbrake lever travel

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,581 miles

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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E533 KCK is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 45,461 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E533 KCK, 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 38 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 E533 KCK registered?

E533 KCK is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E533 KCK safe to buy?

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