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E384 FNR

1988 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,308 mi
Last recorded100,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE384 FNR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2006 100,308 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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E384 FNR is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E384 FNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E384 FNR registered?

E384 FNR is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 6 February 1988.

Is E384 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E384 FNR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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