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E156 XDV

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,515 mi
Last recorded25,515 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE156 XDV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,893 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 22,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,298 miles

battery insecure

boot struts defective

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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E156 XDV is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E156 XDV, 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 E156 XDV registered?

E156 XDV is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E156 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E156 XDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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