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E869 VWM

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,883 mi
Last recorded20,883 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE869 VWM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 20,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 19,727 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 19,725 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 19,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 17,373 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 17,349 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 16,748 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 16,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 9 May 2006 16,602 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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E869 VWM is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E869 VWM, 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 38 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 E869 VWM registered?

E869 VWM is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 18 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E869 VWM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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