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E162 XDV

1987 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,582 mi
Last recorded53,582 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas32,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 XDV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,582 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,360 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,157 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 32,659 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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E162 XDV is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 32,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E162 XDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E162 XDV registered?

E162 XDV is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 7 September 1987.

Is E162 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E162 XDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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