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E70 AGP

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,095 mi
Last recorded34,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE70 AGP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,095 miles

both rear lamp lens's damaged

front and rear body valances badly corroded various other areas of corrosion under vehicle(widespread)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 34,095 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear lamp lens's damaged

front and rear body valances badly corroded various other areas of corrosion under vehicle(widespread)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,973 miles

both rear lamp lens's damaged

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nearside door mirror damaged

slight play/wear in front suspension joints upper and lower

various area's of surface corrosion in body and underframe

Fail 26 Jan 2009 32,971 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear lamp lens's damaged

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nearside door mirror damaged

slight play/wear in front suspension joints upper and lower

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in offside front hub' assembly

widespread corrosion at front under bumper and at both front jacking areas also offside inner sill

Fail 4 Jan 2008 31,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in offside front hub' assembly

widespread corrosion at front under bumper and at both front jacking areas also offside inner sill

Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,746 miles

offside rear lamp lens damaged

very slight play in both front hub assemblys

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,093 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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E70 AGP is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 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 E70 AGP, 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 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E70 AGP is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 30 April 1988.

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