MOT Status
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35,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill skin / rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear inner valance skin slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyres starting to perish
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner wheel arch and valance corroded
Offside Rear hub damp
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance excessively holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front tyre perished
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front tyre perished
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E654 LRN is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 E654 LRN, 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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E654 LRN is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 31 March 1988.
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