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E153 RYG

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,334 mi
Last recorded37,334 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 RYG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/heel board (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 35,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,516 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 23,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,021 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,987 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E153 RYG is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E153 RYG, 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.

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What year was E153 RYG registered?

E153 RYG is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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