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E22 WJK

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,183 mi
Last recorded45,183 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 WJK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,161 miles

All four tyres have small cracks to sidewalls.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,108 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to tread

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,792 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 38,081 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2013 38,081 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,862 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,596 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,596 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,454 miles

Rust hole on inner wing

Slight engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,299 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,517 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f/ inner wing fibre filler present cosmetic only to plug water trap

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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E22 WJK is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E22 WJK, 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 E22 WJK registered?

E22 WJK is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E22 WJK safe to buy?

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