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E149 UNT

1987 Austin Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,968 mi
Last recorded24,968 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro32,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 UNT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 24,968 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 24,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 24,952 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,205 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 22,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,021 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,736 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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E149 UNT is a 1987 Austin Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 32,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E149 UNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E149 UNT registered?

E149 UNT is a 1987 Austin Metro, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E149 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E149 UNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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