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E482 TPW

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,174 mi
Last recorded26,174 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 TPW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,174 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,165 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion weaknesses evident in front edges of inner wings

slight leak from water pump

suspension ride height low

wiper blades showing slight deterioration

Fail 13 Mar 2007 25,799 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,524 miles

various areas of corrosion weakness evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 25,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

various areas of corrosion weakness evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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E482 TPW is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E482 TPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E482 TPW registered?

E482 TPW is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E482 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E482 TPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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