MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,694 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
clutch pedel rubber missing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?
Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E685 OLJ is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E685 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E685 OLJ registered?
E685 OLJ is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E685 OLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E685 OLJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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