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E621 MDD

1988 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,915 mi
Last recorded28,915 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Auto36,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE621 MDD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,912 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,591 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,663 miles

front and rear suspension too low

Fail 10 Nov 2006 27,663 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension too low

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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E621 MDD is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 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 E621 MDD, 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 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E621 MDD registered?

E621 MDD is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E621 MDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E621 MDD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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