1988 Austin MINI RED HOT 1.0L Petrol · E695 DWV
1988 Austin MINI RED HOT (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 9,257 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RED HOT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E695 DWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 9,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E695 DWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot (E695 DWV) between February 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
E695 DWV Mileage History
- 23/02/20239,209 mi
- 17/07/20249,257 mi+48 mi
- 30/09/20259,257 mi
- 01/10/20259,257 mi
- 23/09/20269,257 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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