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E710 XKM

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,989 mi
Last recorded65,989 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE710 XKM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 65,989 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT INNER WING RUSTY

ADVISE REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

ADVISE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NO PLATE

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,516 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 65,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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E710 XKM 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E710 XKM, 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 E710 XKM registered?

E710 XKM is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is E710 XKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E710 XKM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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