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E467 KPE

1988 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,411 mi
Last recorded52,411 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE467 KPE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension dust covers slightly split

front wings corroding

rear inner arches corroding

rear of vehicle corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake servo corroding

rear of vehicle corroding

rear suspension hydraulic corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 50,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

slight play in steering rack

suspension metal pipes corroded

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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E467 KPE is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E467 KPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E467 KPE registered?

E467 KPE is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is E467 KPE safe to buy?

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