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E818 ETF

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,339 mi
Last recorded55,339 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE818 ETF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,339 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,334 miles

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 55,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,308 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 54,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 54,271 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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E818 ETF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E818 ETF, 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 E818 ETF registered?

E818 ETF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 7 November 1987.

Is E818 ETF safe to buy?

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