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E180 AVW

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,908 mi
Last recorded72,908 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE180 AVW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 72,908 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,899 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 72,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 72,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,676 miles

drivers seat belt?

Fail 5 Oct 2006 72,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt?

Pass 4 Oct 2005 72,183 miles

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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E180 AVW is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 E180 AVW, 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 39 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 E180 AVW registered?

E180 AVW is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E180 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E180 AVW shows 8 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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