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E956 VKO

1988 Austin Metro City

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,104 mi
Last recorded36,104 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 VKO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2010 36,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,644 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 35,644 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,091 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 35,091 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,701 miles

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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E956 VKO is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E956 VKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E956 VKO registered?

E956 VKO is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E956 VKO safe to buy?

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