MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four tyre sidewalls perished
corrosion
n/s and o/s rear valance corroded
tyres perishing
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
corrosion
n/s and o/s rear valance corroded
tyres perishing
corrosoin
n/s and o/s rear valance corroded
rear tyres cracked/perishing
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
all tyres perishing
n/s and o/s rear valance corroding
n/s front wheel bearing has slight play
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
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
front bumper caps missing
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
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
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
*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.
Nearside front floor pan corroded.
Offside front floor pan corroded.
Offside rear inner sill corroded.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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?
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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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