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E643 VOD

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,127 mi
Last recorded29,127 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 VOD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 29,127 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 29,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 28,779 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s rear (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

the rear of o/s lower body panel holed

Fail 28 Jun 2023 28,436 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated n/s front holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated o/s front holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the rear of o/s outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s rear (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

the rear of o/s lower body panel holed

Pass 7 Jun 2022 27,965 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill/lower body slightly rusty

Rear Lower bumper slightly rusty

Pass 20 May 2021 27,896 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 27,773 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,778 miles

corrosion started to offside front floor pan corner

Fail 23 Oct 2013 23,764 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion started to offside front floor pan corner

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,703 miles

nearside front inner cv gaiter perished cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,077 miles

corrosion to offside front cross member

exhaust emissions close to limit on 3.45 %

play in nearside front wheel area

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,450 miles

corrosion to offside front crossmember / front panel inner edge

emissions close to limit up and down

Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,526 miles

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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E643 VOD is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 32,297 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 E643 VOD, 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 39 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E643 VOD is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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