MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?
Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E212 YGS is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E212 YGS, 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 E212 YGS registered?
E212 YGS is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 4 September 1987.
Is E212 YGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for E212 YGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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