MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,952 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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