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E301 VOK

1988 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,950 mi
Last recorded58,950 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 VOK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 58,950 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 58,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorating

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

play in nearside front inner wheel

strong advise play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 6 May 2009 58,302 miles

corrosion appearing underside

Pass 8 May 2008 57,557 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are on 2 mm and wearing on outer edges

both offside front steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

front and rear number plates are starting to discolour

steering colunm top bush has slight play

Fail 7 May 2008 57,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are on 2 mm and wearing on outer edges

both offside front steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

front and rear number plates are starting to discolour

steering colunm top bush has slight play

Pass 2 May 2007 56,712 miles

slight gear oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 56,003 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped

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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E301 VOK is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E301 VOK, 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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E301 VOK is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 13 June 1988.

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