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E907 YYA

1988 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,064 mi
Last recorded62,064 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Auto36,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE907 YYA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2006 62,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to near side sill

surface corrosion to floor near side and offside

Pass 2 Nov 2005 62,046 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 62,046 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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E907 YYA is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E907 YYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E907 YYA?

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What year was E907 YYA registered?

E907 YYA is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E907 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E907 YYA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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