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E662 YCH

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,233 mi
Last recorded7,233 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE662 YCH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 7,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 6,213 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 6,208 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 97,967 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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E662 YCH is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E662 YCH, 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 E662 YCH registered?

E662 YCH is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E662 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E662 YCH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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