MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E156 BPL is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 41,107 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E156 BPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E156 BPL registered?
E156 BPL is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E156 BPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E156 BPL 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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