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E177 DRY

1987 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,839 mi
Last recorded61,839 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Studio 246,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 DRY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,014 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,508 miles

Coolant leak

very strong smell of fuel under car but no leaks.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 35,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 35,507 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,881 miles

general weakness to floor pans and chassis rails

weakness to both inner and outer sills

Fail 5 Aug 2008 27,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,850 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 27,850 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,838 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rusting to floor pans and chassis rails

Fail 2 Aug 2006 27,838 miles

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.

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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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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