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E415 HVX

1988 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,873 mi
Last recorded13,873 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE415 HVX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2013 13,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust rubber missing

header tank leaking

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2013 13,873 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust rubber missing

header tank leaking

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,903 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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E415 HVX is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E415 HVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E415 HVX registered?

E415 HVX is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E415 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E415 HVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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