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E806 VUK

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,649 mi
Last recorded14,649 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE806 VUK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine running lumpy

osf tyre on limit/bald inner edge,nsf/osr/nsr tyres cracking

slight bind on nsr wheel

Pass 18 May 2019 14,645 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 14,645 miles

All position lamps not working o/s/r o/s/f bulbs inop. (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working washer fluid low. (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper bladesworn badly. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 14,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 14,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 14,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 14,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,934 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 13,934 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 13,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 13,258 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 13,258 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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E806 VUK is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E806 VUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E806 VUK registered?

E806 VUK is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E806 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E806 VUK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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