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E177 JPJ

1988 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,091 mi
Last recorded32,091 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 JPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,091 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable bunched

slight play in both ball joints when barred

Pass 11 Dec 2010 19,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 19,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 19,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,041 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,004 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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E177 JPJ is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E177 JPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E177 JPJ registered?

E177 JPJ is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E177 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E177 JPJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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