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E606 KCP

1988 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,573 mi
Last recorded32,573 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE606 KCP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 32,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,216 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,586 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 30,477 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,557 miles

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

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

rear panel and boot floor has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,747 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner valence/boot floor corroded.not considered to be excessive and not prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,918 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 27,916 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to rear lower inner valence and nearside boot floor.not considered to be excessive

unable to fully assess condition of lower front valence repair/replacement

Fail 15 Jul 2009 26,895 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to rear lower inner valence and nearside boot floor.not considered to be excessive

unable to fully assess condition of lower front valence repair/replacement

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general condition of body has slight surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2008 25,979 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general condition of body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,841 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 23,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 22,372 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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E606 KCP is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E606 KCP, 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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E606 KCP is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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