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E458 CFC

1988 Austin Metro L

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE458 CFC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 20,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 20,000 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 20,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 20,000 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 14,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all floor pans corroded

lower steering coupling perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,498 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 14,392 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,238 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 14,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,663 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 13,663 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,265 miles

slight damage to front registration plate

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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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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