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E175 MRU

1987 Austin Metro City X

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,316 mi
Last recorded33,316 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE175 MRU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2005 33,316 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres perishing

both wipers split

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2005 33,316 miles

both rear tyres perishing

both wipers split

o/s/r light lens damaged

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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E175 MRU is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 E175 MRU, 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 39 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 E175 MRU registered?

E175 MRU is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E175 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E175 MRU 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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