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E389 FPE

1987 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

70,035 mi
Last recorded70,035 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE389 FPE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,035 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,124 miles

some general panel and underbody corrosion

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,124 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

some general panel and underbody corrosion

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,129 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,744 miles

corrosion across rear outer cross panel

Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion across rear outer cross panel

Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,226 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 65,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,626 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled

offside front tyre worn extreme inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2005 61,838 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 61,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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E389 FPE is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 39,940 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E389 FPE, 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 39 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 E389 FPE registered?

E389 FPE is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 14 December 1987.

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