MOT Status
Mileage
87,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?
Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E547 RFU is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E547 RFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E547 RFU registered?
E547 RFU is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 29 June 1988.
Is E547 RFU safe to buy?
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