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E67 AVW

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE67 AVW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,368 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 93,368 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 88,319 miles

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

advise some blue smoke from the exhaust on start up

Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,315 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 84,233 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

some blue smoke from exhaust o/k for the MOT test

Pass 19 Oct 2005 79,099 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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E67 AVW is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E67 AVW, 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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E67 AVW is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E67 AVW safe to buy?

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