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E681 SOB

1987 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,087 mi
Last recorded47,087 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE681 SOB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

passengers wind screen wiper blade started to crack

rear tail gate struts getting weak

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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E681 SOB is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E681 SOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E681 SOB registered?

E681 SOB is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E681 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E681 SOB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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