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E997 ERK

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,230 mi
Last recorded2,230 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 ERK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 2,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 2,348 miles

offside and nearside front brake hoses close to lower tie rods on full lock

Pass 9 Jul 2020 1,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 1,871 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 1,462 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 1,460 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 81 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 3 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,321 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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E997 ERK is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 45,461 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 E997 ERK, 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 38 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 E997 ERK registered?

E997 ERK is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E997 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E997 ERK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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