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E869 BPL

1988 Austin Metro

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,438 mi
Last recorded43,438 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro43,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE869 BPL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,438 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Mar 2006 42,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,899 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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E869 BPL is a 1988 Austin Metro in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,416 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E869 BPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E869 BPL registered?

E869 BPL is a 1988 Austin Metro, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E869 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E869 BPL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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