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E534 JHW

1987 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,896 mi
Last recorded45,896 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Studio 246,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE534 JHW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,896 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 45,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

body work rusty

both floors and under sills corr/weak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,518 miles

n/s front tyre cracks to inner side wall

o/s front wing corroded

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coolant leaking

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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E534 JHW 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 66.7%.

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 E534 JHW, 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 E534 JHW registered?

E534 JHW is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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