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E89 MDC

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

25,779 mi
Last recorded25,779 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 MDC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 25,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 25,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 25,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 25,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 25,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 25,580 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 25,567 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,550 miles

interior trim missing. front bumper missing.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 25,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 25,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure repeater lamp (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 25,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 25,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 24,942 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 24,935 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,397 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 22,394 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,369 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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E89 MDC is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E89 MDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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E89 MDC is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 28 January 1988.

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