MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E49 VVM is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 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 E49 VVM, 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 38 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 E49 VVM registered?
E49 VVM is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 January 1988.
Is E49 VVM safe to buy?
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