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F324 EGC

1988 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,629 mi
Last recorded53,629 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 EGC
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,629 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,897 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,897 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,819 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 48,819 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,349 miles

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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F324 EGC is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 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 MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F324 EGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F324 EGC registered?

F324 EGC is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is F324 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F324 EGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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