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E8 JDJ

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,999 mi
Last recorded1,999 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 JDJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 1,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 1,194 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015
Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,340 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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E8 JDJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 JDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E8 JDJ registered?

E8 JDJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is E8 JDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 JDJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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