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E522 PAH

1987 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,957 mi
Last recorded45,957 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Studio 246,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 PAH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,957 miles

suspension ride height low advise resetting ride height

Pass 18 Aug 2007 45,466 miles

Suspension level low.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,807 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake reading slightly low.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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E522 PAH is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 46,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E522 PAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E522 PAH registered?

E522 PAH is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E522 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 PAH shows 3 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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