MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle suspension height low. customer repair to rear silencer .
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.
o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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E492 BUF is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 4 November 1987.
Is E492 BUF safe to buy?
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