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E588 HFR

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,245 mi
Last recorded42,245 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE588 HFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 42,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front lower inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,129 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 42,128 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,673 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 41,671 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,865 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,853 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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E588 HFR is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E588 HFR, 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 E588 HFR registered?

E588 HFR is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 6 January 1988.

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