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E520 RRU

1988 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,795 mi
Last recorded47,795 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE520 RRU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 47,795 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 47,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering panel & crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill & subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear steel hydrolastic pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,671 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,829 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rearfloor rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 41,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rearfloor rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,323 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 28 May 2014 36,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 236,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,792 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,090 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,839 miles

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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E520 RRU is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E520 RRU, 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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E520 RRU is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 8 July 1988.

Is E520 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E520 RRU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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