MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,839 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
very strong smell of fuel under car but no leaks.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
general weakness to floor pans and chassis rails
weakness to both inner and outer sills
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general weakness to floor pans and chassis rails
weakness to both inner and outer sills
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rusting to floor pans and chassis rails
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?
Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E177 DRY is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E177 DRY, 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 E177 DRY registered?
E177 DRY is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 13 August 1987.
Is E177 DRY safe to buy?
The MOT history for E177 DRY shows 12 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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