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E433 MFB

1988 Austin Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,270 mi
Last recorded57,270 miles
Recorded on19 May 2005
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro43,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE433 MFB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2005 57,270 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2005 57,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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E433 MFB is a 1988 Austin Metro in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,416 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E433 MFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E433 MFB registered?

E433 MFB is a 1988 Austin Metro, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E433 MFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E433 MFB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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