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E600 FRT

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,164 mi
Last recorded56,164 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE600 FRT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 56,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,326 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 50,326 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 43,030 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,820 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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E600 FRT is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 30,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E600 FRT, 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 39 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 E600 FRT registered?

E600 FRT is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E600 FRT safe to buy?

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