MOT Status
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54,486 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear(s) / indicators (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings there is excessive movement at the siderod joint bearings inside the rack internally both sides (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative the suspension is very low it needs topping up with hydrolastic fluid its on the bump stops front and rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s headlight pattern is not normal
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel filler cap sealing rubber starting to perish
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel filler cap sealing rubber starting to perish
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
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E487 YTT is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 41,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E487 YTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E487 YTT registered?
E487 YTT is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 21 January 1988.
Is E487 YTT safe to buy?
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