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E680 EPJ

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,234 mi
Last recorded71,234 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE680 EPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general body condition

n/s/r light lens broken repaired with tape no white light displayed to rear

suspension appears low no leaks detected on inspection

Pass 6 May 2011 70,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 70,030 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,692 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2007 66,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 65,060 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 65,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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E680 EPJ is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E680 EPJ, 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 E680 EPJ registered?

E680 EPJ is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E680 EPJ safe to buy?

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