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E144 DPC

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,139 mi
Last recorded24,139 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 DPC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,139 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,119 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,114 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 24,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,108 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension becoming low

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,104 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension becoming low

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,098 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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E144 DPC is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 32,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E144 DPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E144 DPC registered?

E144 DPC is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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