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E985 KRT

1988 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

42,219 mi
Last recorded42,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE985 KRT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,219 miles

all four tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 2 May 2018 42,149 miles

corrosion

n/s and o/s rear valance corroded

tyres perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,147 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

corrosion

n/s and o/s rear valance corroded

tyres perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,668 miles

corrosoin

n/s and o/s rear valance corroded

rear tyres cracked/perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2017 41,661 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosoin

n/s and o/s rear valance corroded

rear tyres cracked/perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,644 miles

all tyres perishing

n/s and o/s rear valance corroding

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 May 2015 38,617 miles

n/s front inner arch damaged

rear inner valance corroded n/s and o/s

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

n/s front inner arch damaged

rear inner valance corroded n/s and o/s

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,592 miles

front bumper caps missing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front bumper caps missing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,532 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both inner rear sills slightly corroded

nearside rear subframe mounting to body slight corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2013 30,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

N/s/r subframe mounting to body slight corrosion

O/s/f outter sill slight corrosion

Slight corrosion to N/s/r & O/s/r inner sills

Wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,190 miles

*Strong Advise* Corrosion around front jacking points and to the front section of floorpan, more than 30cm away from seat mountings etc.

Slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle at various points.

Slight play on O/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,798 miles

Nearside front floor pan corroded.

Offside front floor pan corroded.

Offside rear inner sill corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 29,798 miles

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

Nearside front floor pan corroded.

Offside front floor pan corroded.

Offside rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,635 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 28,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

near side rear lens damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2007 27,551 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

near side rear lens damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks

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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E985 KRT is a 1988 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E985 KRT, 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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E985 KRT is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 9 June 1988.

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