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E734 JRK

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,740 mi
Last recorded27,740 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE734 JRK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,707 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrtion inner and outer sills

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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E734 JRK is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E734 JRK, 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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What year was E734 JRK registered?

E734 JRK is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E734 JRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E734 JRK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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