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E912 LWS

1988 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE912 LWS
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,965 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 51,280 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rust to outter sills, ends, front and rear x members, inner wheel arches,pans, front and rear panels and general underside...

Fail 16 May 2007 51,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some rust to floor pans, inner wheel arches, front and rear x members and general underside...

Pass 17 May 2006 49,688 miles

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

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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E912 LWS is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E912 LWS, 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 E912 LWS registered?

E912 LWS is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E912 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E912 LWS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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