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E195 RCV

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,742 mi
Last recorded30,742 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE195 RCV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear valance and wheel arch starting to corrode

both rear tyres perishing nearside rear very near limit

wiper stalk loose

Fail 25 Sep 2006 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing and nearside rear very near limit

rear valance and wheel arch is starting to corrode

wiper stalk loose

Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,240 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper switch loose

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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E195 RCV is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E195 RCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E195 RCV registered?

E195 RCV is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E195 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E195 RCV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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