MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
floor and seat belt perscribed areas welded from inside car, underside corroded
fluid suspension low
front door pilars corroded
nearside front inner wing and bulkhead corroded
rear panel corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal operation stiff
floor and seat belt perscribed areas welded from inside car, underside corroded
fluid suspension low
front door pilars corroded
nearside front inner wing and bulkhead corroded
rear panel corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E420 AGP is a 1988 Austin Metro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E420 AGP, 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 E420 AGP registered?
E420 AGP is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 3 June 1988.
Is E420 AGP safe to buy?
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