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E598 AGN

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,921 mi
Last recorded86,921 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE598 AGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 81,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in the side wall but not down to the cords !!

Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in the side wall but not down to the cords !!

Fail 2 Mar 2015 77,054 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side reverse lamp bulb inoperative

rear battery slightly insecure

suspension /swivel joints/radius arm grease points dry

water lays under floor carpets????

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,818 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both pedal rubbers worn / anti-slip pads

both side outer over sill panels slightly corroded by jack points

emissions HC slightly high

engine oil pressure warning lamp flashes on / odd times

fuel cap seal rubber perished slightly

gearbox oil leak off side drive flange detent o ring area???

near side front tyre pressure looks low???

near side rear tyre outer side wall perished slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,541 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,550 miles

Front bumper's not very secure.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,550 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fair handbrake lever travel.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper's not very secure.

Front nearside suspension's close to the bump stop.

Hand brake levers and quadrants are stiff.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 57,166 miles

front floors corroded

play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Fail 27 May 2008 57,166 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front floors corroded

play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,829 miles

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 18 May 2006 50,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 49,288 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 317
Steering rack gaiter split 204
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 193
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
fog lamp not working 139
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E598 AGN is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 63,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Jet Black fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E598 AGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Jet Black typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Jet Black is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E598 AGN is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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