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E482 NMT

1988 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

65,129 mi
Last recorded65,129 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 NMT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 May 2006 65,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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E482 NMT is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E482 NMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E482 NMT registered?

E482 NMT is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E482 NMT safe to buy?

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