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E854 YAU

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,763 mi
Last recorded74,763 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE854 YAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,763 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,975 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,964 miles

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

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

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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E854 YAU is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E854 YAU, 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 E854 YAU registered?

E854 YAU is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E854 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E854 YAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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