MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
. n/s washer jet not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspension low
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?
Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E996 YBW is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E996 YBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of E996 YBW?
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What year was E996 YBW registered?
E996 YBW is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 6 April 1988.
Is E996 YBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E996 YBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E996 YBW have outstanding finance?
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