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E493 HEF

1987 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

34,888 mi
Last recorded34,888 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE493 HEF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2006 34,888 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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E493 HEF is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 39,940 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E493 HEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E493 HEF registered?

E493 HEF is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E493 HEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E493 HEF shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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