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E233 LRU

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,314 mi
Last recorded38,314 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 LRU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,314 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on offside rear box section

Fail 25 Jan 2008 38,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on offside rear box section

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,119 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,340 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 37,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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E233 LRU is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E233 LRU, 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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How do I check the history of E233 LRU?

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What year was E233 LRU registered?

E233 LRU is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E233 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E233 LRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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