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E624 HDU

1987 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

27,122 mi
Last recorded27,122 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2005
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE624 HDU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2005 27,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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E624 HDU is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E624 HDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E624 HDU registered?

E624 HDU is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E624 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E624 HDU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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