MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?
Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E849 EPC is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 28,327 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E849 EPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E849 EPC registered?
E849 EPC is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 27 August 1987.
Is E849 EPC safe to buy?
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