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E131 KOR

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

52,921 mi
Last recorded52,921 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 KOR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,492 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 51,488 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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E131 KOR is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 28,327 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E131 KOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E131 KOR registered?

E131 KOR is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 25 November 1987.

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The MOT history for E131 KOR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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