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E907 PFL

1988 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,935 mi
Last recorded34,935 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE907 PFL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 34,036 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 33,958 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,867 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 30,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,251 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,019 miles

all tyres perished

both offside tyres low pressure

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2019 30,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all tyres perished

both offside tyres low pressure

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,959 miles

Rear minor cracks in Both Rear Tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,824 miles

drivers seat back bolt broken but the seat is still secure

sill and inner wings corroded

the n/s/f tyre is worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,547 miles

slight exhaust leak

rear tyres deteriorated

the n/s/f inner wing and rear suspension mounts are corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,460 miles

exhaust deteriorated

steering rack worn

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 29,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres are quite perished

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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E907 PFL is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E907 PFL, 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.

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What year was E907 PFL registered?

E907 PFL is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 2 June 1988.

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