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E401 LLT

1988 Austin Metro Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,635 mi
Last recorded36,635 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Auto36,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 LLT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,635 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 36,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,480 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 27,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/REAR BRAKE CHECK SLIGHTLY LOW ON H/BRAKE

NEAR SIDE FRONT SLIGHT SUSPENSION CREAK.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,945 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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E401 LLT is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E401 LLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E401 LLT registered?

E401 LLT is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E401 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E401 LLT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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