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E517 NHY

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,227 mi
Last recorded37,227 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 NHY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2007 37,227 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 37,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres starting crack

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

Pass 10 May 2006 36,234 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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E517 NHY is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 28,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E517 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of E517 NHY?

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What year was E517 NHY registered?

E517 NHY is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E517 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E517 NHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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