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396 LTT

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,793 mi
Last recorded42,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration396 LTT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,778 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint slight blow

engine oil leak

osf tyre wearing on egde

osr nsr metal brake pipes corroded

osr nsr tyres perished and cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,651 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres low tread

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,499 miles

cnetre to rear exhaust slight leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre worn i n middle of tread 2mm

osr,nsr tyres perished and cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,249 miles

osf,nsf tyres wearing on inside edge

slight leak from centre to rear exhaust

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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396 LTT is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 32,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 396 LTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 396 LTT registered?

396 LTT is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is 396 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 396 LTT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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