MOT Status
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63,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Both sides hydro elastic bellow damping weak
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
slight croosion all round
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Note; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low at inner area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Dip (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet weak (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Dip (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Note ; Engine emissions level close to limit
Note ; Engine idle speed slightly high
Note ; Suspension heights very low front , affecting headlamp aim , Hydrolastic system requires pump up
Note ; Tyres all appear underinflated
Note; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low at inner area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E251 HLR is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 41,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E251 HLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E251 HLR registered?
E251 HLR is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 23 February 1988.
Is E251 HLR safe to buy?
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