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E683 MKV

1988 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,545 mi
Last recorded30,545 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE683 MKV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 30,545 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various underbody corrsion, various body corrsion, rear tyres poor, various oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2009 22,267 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension low.all tyres olod and perishing.o/s/r tyre perished advise replacement.outer sills corroded.various underbody corrosion.

various bushes worn.suspension pipes corroed.fuel filler pipes corroded.various oil leaks.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 22,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension low.all tyres olod and perishing.o/s/r tyre perished advise replacement.outer sills corroded.various underbody corrosion.

various bushes worn.suspension pipes corroed.fuel filler pipes corroded.various oil leaks.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre old and worn front tyres worn

Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,438 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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E683 MKV is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,596 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 E683 MKV, 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 38 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 E683 MKV registered?

E683 MKV is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 20 April 1988.

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