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310 EKH

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,596 mi
Last recorded20,596 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration310 EKH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 20,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 20,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 20,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,580 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,571 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,537 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,459 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 20,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,199 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

hydrocarbons on limit at 1199ppm

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,991 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

minor exhaust leak at rear silencer

Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 19,651 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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310 EKH is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 310 EKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 310 EKH registered?

310 EKH is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 310 EKH safe to buy?

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