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E876 VDH

1988 Austin Metro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,908 mi
Last recorded14,908 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE876 VDH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 14,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 14,744 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,571 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,847 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 11,838 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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E876 VDH is a 1988 Austin Metro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E876 VDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E876 VDH registered?

E876 VDH is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E876 VDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E876 VDH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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