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E103 EPB

1987 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Studio 246,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 EPB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,989 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R TYRE (REMOULD) HAS PERISHING EVIDENT ON SIDEWALLS. REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F INNER DOOR SHUT HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 72,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missin †advise adjustment of hand brake cable

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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E103 EPB is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 46,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E103 EPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E103 EPB registered?

E103 EPB is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E103 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E103 EPB shows 3 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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