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E273 EMV

1988 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,182 mi
Last recorded63,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 EMV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 62,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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E273 EMV is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,596 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E273 EMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E273 EMV registered?

E273 EMV is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E273 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E273 EMV 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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