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E982 NBV

1988 Austin Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,900 mi
Last recorded33,900 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro43,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE982 NBV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,900 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

surface rust on underbody panelling

Fail 5 Jan 2009 33,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

all tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

rust/holes offside front chassis rail outside prescribed area

suspect fluid leak on nearside rear brake backplate

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,100 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

slight leak from exhaust manifold joint

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,801 miles

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

previous underbody panelling repairs

Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2005 31,128 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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E982 NBV is a 1988 Austin Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,416 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E982 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E982 NBV registered?

E982 NBV is a 1988 Austin Metro, first registered on 8 June 1988.

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