MOT Status
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20,883 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
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))
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)
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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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.
Is E869 VWM safe to buy?
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.
Does E869 VWM have outstanding finance?
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