MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested Offside front suspension too low (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie-bar/Anti-roll bar end bushes on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie-bar/Anti-roll bar end bushes on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside of rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension system inoperative Very low on bump stops (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Dampness round both front suspension units
Different size Tyres front to rear
Exhaust fouling on fuel tank
Nearside Front position light slow to react
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner track rod has play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner track rod has play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Poor beam image. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Outer rim dented and tyre bead exposed. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/chassis extension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Ball joint gaiter insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/end of sill box section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch end of sill box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front floor corroded
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
light corrosion various places
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both control arms (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Slight play in n/s steering arm
Underside corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
all floor pans corroded
lower steering coupling perished
Nearside front floorpan corroded
Offside front sill corroded
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear tyres perished on inside wall
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight damage to front registration plate
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E458 CFC is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 E458 CFC, 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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E458 CFC is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 28 June 1988.
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