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E766 EBC

1987 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,594 mi
Last recorded24,594 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Studio 246,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE766 EBC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise patch repairs to seat belt and suspension mountings and rear panel/boot floor coverd by under sill

Pass 18 May 2007 24,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 23,040 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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E766 EBC is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 46,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E766 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E766 EBC registered?

E766 EBC is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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