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E785 ABU

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,204 mi
Last recorded47,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE785 ABU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,204 miles

advises still apply to vehicle from test no 264761877451

Fail 20 Jun 2007 47,203 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

general corrosion to all of vehicle both front inner wings and rear back panal etc

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2005 42,177 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

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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E785 ABU is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc 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 E785 ABU, 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 E785 ABU registered?

E785 ABU is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E785 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E785 ABU 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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