MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
N/S/F outer sill holed and corroded not in a prescribed area
O/S/F and N/S/F floors holed and corroded but appear to have been welded from inside
O/S/R tyre perished
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Some play in steering rack N/S knuckle joint
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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E448 JYY is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 E448 JYY, 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 39 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 E448 JYY registered?
E448 JYY is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 14 September 1987.
Is E448 JYY safe to buy?
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