MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?
Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E386 SOE is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E386 SOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E386 SOE registered?
E386 SOE is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 31 March 1988.
Is E386 SOE safe to buy?
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