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E509 TUK

1987 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 TUK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2007 68,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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E509 TUK is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 E509 TUK, 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 39 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 E509 TUK registered?

E509 TUK is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E509 TUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E509 TUK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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