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E504 CPA

1988 Austin Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,640 mi
Last recorded50,640 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro43,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE504 CPA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,640 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,653 miles

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter split both front tyres worn inside edges surface cracks all over rear tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,217 miles

off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,018 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2006 31,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight oil leak

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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E504 CPA is a 1988 Austin Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,416 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 E504 CPA, 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 38 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E504 CPA registered?

E504 CPA is a 1988 Austin Metro, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E504 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E504 CPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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