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E482 DNR

1987 Austin Metro V/plas

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,644 mi
Last recorded25,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas32,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 DNR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,644 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,383 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 25,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,110 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,849 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,287 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,979 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,084 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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E482 DNR is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E482 DNR, 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 E482 DNR registered?

E482 DNR is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E482 DNR safe to buy?

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