MOT Status
Mileage
15,766 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside of rear vallance holed and corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E840 SOB is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E840 SOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E840 SOB registered?
E840 SOB is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 29 September 1987.
Is E840 SOB safe to buy?
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