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E186 XMJ

1987 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,919 mi
Last recorded50,919 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 XMJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,919 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 50,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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E186 XMJ is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E186 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E186 XMJ?

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What year was E186 XMJ registered?

E186 XMJ is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E186 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E186 XMJ 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.

Does E186 XMJ have outstanding finance?

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