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E268 WMA

1987 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,040 mi
Last recorded60,040 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Studio 246,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE268 WMA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 60,041 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 60,137 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,029 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,019 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 60,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 59,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 59,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,885 miles

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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E268 WMA is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E268 WMA, 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 E268 WMA registered?

E268 WMA is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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