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E68 CRX

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,042 mi
Last recorded49,042 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 CRX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,042 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160/65r315 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear old & cracked tyre 160/65r315

Nearside Rear window broken

drivers seat worn & slightly insecure

engine oil on min

steering play in nearside front rack arm

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,396 miles

both outer sills corroded

engine oil on min

slight movement in drivers seat

steering play in nearside front rack arm

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,852 miles

steering play noted in nearside front rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,226 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,226 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,066 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 41,058 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,434 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,551 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play nearside rack

Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play nearside rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,433 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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E68 CRX is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 28,327 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E68 CRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E68 CRX is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 6 October 1987.

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