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E299 WUD

1987 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,636 mi
Last recorded38,636 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE299 WUD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,859 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 34,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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E299 WUD is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 E299 WUD, 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 39 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 E299 WUD registered?

E299 WUD is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E299 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E299 WUD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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