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E705 MSG

1988 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,288 mi
Last recorded48,288 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 MSG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear brakes have a slight bind

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 48,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,877 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,529 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,138 miles

slight movement in steering rack

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 46,704 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 46,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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E705 MSG is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 41,107 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E705 MSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E705 MSG registered?

E705 MSG is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E705 MSG safe to buy?

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