MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,335 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coolant leak at water pump
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
coolant leak at water pump
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
front floors welded and undersealed
wear in o/s steering
both front outer floors heavily corroded
n/s sreen washer poor
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
floors corroded
How Reliable is the MG Metro?
Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E998 YGK is a 1988 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1988 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E998 YGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of E998 YGK?
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What year was E998 YGK registered?
E998 YGK is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 12 February 1988.
Is E998 YGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for E998 YGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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