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E371 JRV

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,160 mi
Last recorded80,160 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 JRV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,160 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 80,158 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/rear lamp slight damage

slight run-out on front disc,s

Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,643 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 70,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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E371 JRV is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 28,327 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E371 JRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E371 JRV registered?

E371 JRV is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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