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E657 JPC

1988 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,387 mi
Last recorded19,387 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE657 JPC
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 19,387 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 19,290 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 17,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 17,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,135 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 17,135 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 17,069 miles

All four tyres are perished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 17,067 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both rear (3.7.B.5a)

All four tyres are perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,995 miles

All four tyres are stating to perish.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,713 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 16,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,567 miles

slight play in both front hub assys.all x 4 tyres perished.C.O emission high 3.31% (limit=3.5%)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,310 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,164 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,104 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,050 miles

N/s wiper starting to split

Tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,957 miles

How Reliable is the MG Metro?

Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 166
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E657 JPC is a 1988 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E657 JPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E657 JPC registered?

E657 JPC is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E657 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E657 JPC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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