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E90 YVW

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,812 mi
Last recorded31,812 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 YVW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,812 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 31,812 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,708 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 31,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,446 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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E90 YVW is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 28,327 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E90 YVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E90 YVW registered?

E90 YVW is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E90 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E90 YVW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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