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E245 VTA

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

29,386 mi
Last recorded29,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 VTA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2006 29,386 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in front panel / inner sills

Pass 12 Jul 2005 28,307 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 28,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise corrosion in o/s/f foot well/sill

advise o/s/r tyre perished †advise corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch †advise corrosion in rear valance/floor †

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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E245 VTA is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 30,779 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E245 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E245 VTA registered?

E245 VTA is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E245 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 VTA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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