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E559 AKM

1988 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,952 mi
Last recorded51,952 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 AKM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,384 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,511 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 38,729 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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E559 AKM is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 41,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E559 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E559 AKM registered?

E559 AKM is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 20 June 1988.

Is E559 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E559 AKM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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