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E996 YBW

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,751 mi
Last recorded63,751 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE996 YBW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,751 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,053 miles

. n/s washer jet not working

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

suspension low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,943 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,943 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,450 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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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.

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