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E63 EGU

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,819 mi
Last recorded24,819 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE63 EGU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2018 24,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 24,408 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (slightly) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,960 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip provision deteriorating

corrosion to rear lower body panel but not excessive

suspension sitting slightly low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,405 miles

nearside front tyre low of tread on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,198 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear brake efficency lower than offside?

Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 7,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,894 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 6,858 miles

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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E63 EGU is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E63 EGU, 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 E63 EGU registered?

E63 EGU is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E63 EGU safe to buy?

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