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E158 VUM

1988 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,875 mi
Last recorded45,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 VUM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2006 45,875 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 45,875 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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E158 VUM is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E158 VUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E158 VUM registered?

E158 VUM is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is E158 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E158 VUM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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