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F338 EJA

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 EJA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 84,716 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,399 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,774 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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F338 EJA is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 60,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F338 EJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F338 EJA registered?

F338 EJA is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F338 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F338 EJA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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