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E530 KPX

1987 Austin Metro V/plas

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,004 mi
Last recorded21,004 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas32,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 KPX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2007 20,999 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres close to limit and nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,600 miles

'no' plates discoloured

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

rust build up on both sills and on floor pan on n/s/f

Fail 3 Mar 2006 20,600 miles

'no' plates discoloured

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

rust build up on both sills and on floor pan on n/s/f

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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E530 KPX is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 32,852 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E530 KPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E530 KPX registered?

E530 KPX is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 17 December 1987.

Is E530 KPX safe to buy?

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