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E732 TDH

1988 Austin Metro City

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,513 mi
Last recorded13,513 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE732 TDH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 13,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,951 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 12,960 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

slight dragging on both rear brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,851 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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E732 TDH is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E732 TDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E732 TDH registered?

E732 TDH is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E732 TDH safe to buy?

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