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E886 AFJ

1988 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,907 mi
Last recorded26,907 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE886 AFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,060 miles

rear offside inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,325 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E886 AFJ is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E886 AFJ, 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 E886 AFJ registered?

E886 AFJ is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E886 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E886 AFJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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