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E218 HNO

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,043 mi
Last recorded50,043 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 HNO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hydrolastic pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2025 50,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,304 miles

rear hydrolastic pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Mar 2024 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

rear hydrolastic pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine starting to smoke

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,166 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,462 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 42,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,295 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 40,295 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

underside of vehicle corroding on body and chassis

Fail 15 Jan 2015 39,296 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

underside of vehicle corroding on body and chassis

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,699 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge 's and cracking

offside front floor pan corroding

offside inner sill corroding

offside outer sill corroding

slight play in nearside steering arm and track rod end

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,929 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,929 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,344 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,744 miles

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

Oil leak

front panel rusty

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,312 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,787 miles

Oil leak

clutch cable broket broken

off side rear tyre side wall perished

suspension low

Fail 22 Jul 2008 35,787 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

clutch cable broket broken

off side rear tyre side wall perished

suspension low

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,628 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,504 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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E218 HNO is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E218 HNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E218 HNO is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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