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E761 ENJ

1988 Austin Mini Jet Black

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests18 (7 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate38.9%

Mileage

6,428 mi
Last recorded6,428 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE761 ENJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Jet Black
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 6,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has been freshly undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2020 6,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 6,395 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect not black on white (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect not black on yellow (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 6,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2018 6,001 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 5,785 miles

Central Front exhaust hanging bracket insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 45,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper parking in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front and rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of the rear subframe and boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper parking in drivers view (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Battery insecure battery box not welded to the car (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear quarter panel to sill + floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Battery box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front and rear + door step (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Central Front exhaust hanging bracket insecure

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower door hinge retaining nut missing

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

Offside Rear battery cable not protected from chaffing on the body

Oil leak serious ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,854 miles

bonnet no secure

Fail 7 Jul 2016 44,854 miles

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

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet no secure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 4,171 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 4,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 4,048 miles

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

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

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 4,048 miles

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

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

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,693 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 3,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 3,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

rear subframe welded

slight corrosion offside front inner wing /offside floor /offside rear boot

Pass 13 Jun 2005 3,444 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 3,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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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E761 ENJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E761 ENJ, 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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E761 ENJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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