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E606 TWD

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,583 mi
Last recorded20,583 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE606 TWD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,583 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 20,583 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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E606 TWD is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E606 TWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E606 TWD registered?

E606 TWD is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E606 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E606 TWD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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