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E639 LTP

1988 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,191 mi
Last recorded39,191 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE639 LTP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 39,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 38,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 37,952 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 37,950 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 37,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E639 LTP is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E639 LTP, 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 38 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 E639 LTP registered?

E639 LTP is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E639 LTP safe to buy?

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