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E492 BUF

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,405 mi
Last recorded57,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 BUF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,405 miles

vehicle suspension height low. customer repair to rear silencer .

Fail 28 Jun 2007 57,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

TEMP.REPAIR EFFECTED TO REAR SILENCER,AND FOULING BODY-WORK.SUSPENSION HEIGHT LOW.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,477 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 55,165 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E492 BUF is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E492 BUF, 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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What year was E492 BUF registered?

E492 BUF is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E492 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E492 BUF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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