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E914 YJO

1988 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,909 mi
Last recorded57,909 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE914 YJO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,909 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,108 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,852 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,822 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,165 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 43,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,557 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 42,557 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight paly in steering rack

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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E914 YJO is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E914 YJO, 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 E914 YJO registered?

E914 YJO is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E914 YJO safe to buy?

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