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E410 LYR

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,505 mi
Last recorded54,505 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE410 LYR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,505 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 54,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 49,930 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,062 miles

o/s outer c/v boot prerished †front brake pads low

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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E410 LYR is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E410 LYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E410 LYR registered?

E410 LYR is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E410 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E410 LYR shows 4 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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