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E21 XUR

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,719 mi
Last recorded17,719 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 XUR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 17,719 miles

fuel pipes are rusty

n/s and o/s seat belt plastic covers are damaged but not hindering operation

rear suspension pipes are showing some rust and deterioration.

under bonnet vin plate (riveted)missing

all four tyres are showing some perish and crack marks on there tread and sidewall areas

Fail 15 Jan 2016 17,711 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative left hand (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s inner and outer front cross member (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes are rusty

n/s and o/s seat belt plastic covers are damaged but not hindering operation

rear suspension pipes are showing some rust and deterioration.

under bonnet vin plate (riveted)missing

all four tyres are showing some perish and crack marks on there tread and sidewall areas

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 17,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 15,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,435 miles

all four tyres cracking on inner side walls

off side front outer wing rusting out at lower a post

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,429 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,413 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,940 miles

see previous vt32 attached

Fail 19 Apr 2006 13,935 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

metal fuel pipe some corrsion front to rear

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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E21 XUR is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 28,327 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 E21 XUR, 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 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E21 XUR is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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