1988 Austin MINI JET Black 1.0L Petrol · E868 FNJ
1988 Austin MINI JET Black (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 74,220 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI JET BLACK
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E868 FNJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2008
- 74,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E868 FNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black (E868 FNJ) between June 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)”.
E868 FNJ Mileage History
- 26/06/200674,213 mi
- 02/10/200874,220 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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