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E269 AVW

1987 Austin Metro Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,699 mi
Last recorded55,699 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 AVW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,699 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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E269 AVW is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 32,297 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E269 AVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E269 AVW registered?

E269 AVW is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E269 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E269 AVW 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.

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