MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
advise light rumble from near side rear wheel bearing.(not rough to rotate.)
advise off side front tyre wearing on inner edge advise tyre soon.
advise off side rear tyre starting to perish.
engine oil on minimum and vehicle starting to burn oil blue smoke at short intervals.advise.
slight bind on off side front brake-mildy tight to rotate.
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
advise battery insecure.
advise of uneven tyre wear on near side front and near side rear tyre inner edges bald.
advise off side front wiper blade split advise replacement.
advise very slight play on track rods ends.
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E540 CTW is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E540 CTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E540 CTW registered?
E540 CTW is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 6 November 1987.
Is E540 CTW safe to buy?
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