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E503 ELO

1987 Austin Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,905 mi
Last recorded34,905 miles
Recorded on18 May 2005
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro32,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE503 ELO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2005 34,905 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 34,871 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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E503 ELO is a 1987 Austin Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 32,810 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E503 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E503 ELO registered?

E503 ELO is a 1987 Austin Metro, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E503 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E503 ELO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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