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E559 WTA

1987 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,119 mi
Last recorded46,119 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Studio 246,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 WTA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 May 2009 46,119 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,465 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 37,147 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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E559 WTA is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 46,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E559 WTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E559 WTA registered?

E559 WTA is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E559 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E559 WTA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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