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E374 SON

1987 Austin Metro L

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,481 mi
Last recorded18,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 SON
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 18,172 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 18,172 miles

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 17,832 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR HEAL BOARDS CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE

FRONT AND REAR OUTTER VALANCES CORRODING WITH AGE

Fail 29 May 2012 17,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH SIDES REAR HEAL BOARDS CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE

FRONT AND REAR OUTTER VALANCES CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 25 May 2011 17,496 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 17,117 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 17,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 16,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 15,290 miles

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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E374 SON is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E374 SON, 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 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E374 SON?

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What year was E374 SON registered?

E374 SON is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E374 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for E374 SON shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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