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E933 PFL

1988 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,047 mi
Last recorded13,047 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE933 PFL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,047 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 13,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,180 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 12,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipe ferrels corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,526 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 11,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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E933 PFL is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E933 PFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E933 PFL registered?

E933 PFL is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 28 May 1988.

Is E933 PFL safe to buy?

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