1988 Austin MINI RED HOT 1.0L Petrol · E936 DBM
1988 Austin MINI RED HOT (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 43,437 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RED HOT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E936 DBM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 43,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E936 DBM 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 Red Hot (E936 DBM) between December 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 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 (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
E936 DBM Mileage History
- 18/12/202543,437 mi
- 19/12/202543,437 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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