MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
corrosion in floor NSF
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E778 YYA is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,596 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E778 YYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E778 YYA registered?
E778 YYA is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 12 May 1988.
Is E778 YYA safe to buy?
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