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E658 SKE

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE658 SKE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2006 88,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

boot struts defective

front brake pulling to nearside by 23%

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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E658 SKE is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue 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 E658 SKE, 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 E658 SKE registered?

E658 SKE is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E658 SKE safe to buy?

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