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E583 UGO

1987 Austin Metro City X

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

6,837 mi
Last recorded6,837 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE583 UGO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,837 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 6,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 3,664 miles

General condition underneath the vehicle is corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2014 3,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

General condition underneath the vehicle is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,660 miles

General condition underneath the vehicle is corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 3,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

General condition underneath the vehicle is corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 3,643 miles

Front o.s bumper end cap missing; taped repair to same.

Front panel corroded.

Minor leak of exhaust gases at junction of centre section to rear section.

N.s front tyre perished/cracked.

N.s wiper blade smears slightly.

O.s and n.s door mirrors slightly loose.

O.s and n.s front brake discs corroded and pitted

Rubber steering column flexible disc perished/ deteriorated.

Slight wear at o.s.f hub.

Small crack at front number plate.

Steel pipes at o.s and n.s.r hydragas suspension units corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 3,621 miles

Front panel corroded.

N.s door mirror slightly loose.

N.s front tyre perished.

N.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

O.s door mirror slightly loose.

O.s front bumper end-cap taped into position.

O.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

O.s windscreen washer jet weak.

O.s windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly.

O.s wiper blade deteriorated.

Slight wear at o.s front hub.

Steering column rubber coupling perished.

Suspension trim height generally low.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 3,597 miles

Front lower panel corroded.

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

N.s.f outer door panel corroded at lower face.

O.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

O.s.f tyre sidewall perished.

Rear wiper blade rubber perished.

Slight wear at o.s front hub.

Steel suspension pipe at n.s rear corroded.

Suspension trim height becoming low at n.s circuit.

Suspension trim height low at o.s circuit.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 3,597 miles

Front lower panel corroded.

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

N.s.f outer door panel corroded at lower face.

O.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

O.s.f tyre sidewall perished.

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear wiper blade rubber perished.

Slight wear at o.s front hub.

Steel suspension pipe at n.s rear corroded.

Suspension trim height becoming low at n.s circuit.

Suspension trim height low at o.s circuit.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,566 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Flexible rubber disc coupling at lower steering column perished.

Front panel becoming corroded.

O.s and n.s front suspension trim adjustment is low.

O.s and n.s headlamp aims at minimum limit.

O.s rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wiper blade perished.

Steel pipe at n.s rear displacer unit corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 3,566 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Flexible rubber disc coupling at lower steering column perished.

Front panel becoming corroded.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O.s and n.s front suspension trim adjustment is low.

O.s and n.s headlamp aims at minimum limit.

O.s rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade perished.

Steel pipe at n.s rear displacer unit corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,487 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Minor crack at front number plate.

N.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

O.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension trim height generally low.

Tyres are generally perished.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 3,487 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Minor crack at front number plate.

N.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

O.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension trim height generally low.

Tyres are generally perished.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,363 miles

Corrosion beginning at n.s front lower panel.

Front number plate slightly cracked.

Lower steering column rubber coupling becoming perished.

O.s rear tyre generally perished.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 3,363 miles

Corrosion beginning at n.s front lower panel.

Front number plate slightly cracked.

Lower steering column rubber coupling becoming perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O.s rear tyre generally perished.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E583 UGO is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E583 UGO, 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 39 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E583 UGO is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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